Answer:
5 7/24≈5.292
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract
8 1/6 -2 and 7 over 82=127 over 2
Convert mixed number to improper fraction
8 1/6= 8x6/6+ 1/6=16+7/8=23/8
Convert mixed number to improper fraction
2 7/8= 2x8/8+7/8=16+7/8=23/8
Find common denominator
49/6-69/24=196-69/24=127/24
24 is the least common multiple of denominators 6 and 8. Use it to convert to equivalent fractions with this common denominator.
Subtract
196/24- 69/24= 196-69/24=127/24
Simplify
127/24= 5 7/24
