Question

Evaluate 9 5/18 - 7 1/4 + 5 7/12Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

Answer:

9 5/18 - 7 1/4 + 5 7/12 = 7 11/18

Explanation:

Given:

9 5/18 - 7 1/4 + 5 7/12

We may write this as:

(9 - 7 + 5) + (5/18 - 1/4 + 7/12)

= 7 + (10 - 9 + 21)/36

= 7 + 22/36

= 7 + 11/18

= 7 11/18