Question

8 1/6 - 2 7/8 = BRAINLIEST

Answer 1

Answer:

5 7/24

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert to improper: 49/6-23/8=254/48 which is 5 7/24

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Answer 2

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