Question

Subtract. Write your answer in simplest form.

5 2/6 - 2 3/6=____

Answer 1

5 2/6 = 32/6
2 3/6 = 15/6

32/6 – 15/6 = 17/6 = 2 5/6

Answer 2

$2 \frac{5}{6}$

Working;
Start by converting both terms into improper fractions;

$\frac{32}{6}$-$\frac{15}{6}$

This gives;
$\frac{17}{6}$

On simplifying;
2$\frac{5}{6}$