Question

Simplify Negative two and one-third minus negative ten and one-sixth

Answer 1

Answer:

7 5/6

Step-by-step explanation:

-2 1/3 - (-10 1/6)

-7/3 + 61/6 (subtract neg = add positive)

-14/6 + 61/6 = 47/6 = 7 5/6

Answer 2

Answer:

$-2\frac{1}{3} - (-10\frac{1}{6} )$

Minus minus is plus so:

$-2\frac{1}{3} + 10\frac{1}{6}$

Make improper:

$-\frac{7}{3} + \frac{61}{6}$

Common denominator:

$-\frac{14}{6} + \frac{61}{6}$

Equals=

$\frac{47}{6}$