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  • 01-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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Perform the indicated operation. 5 1/6 – 2 2/3
2 1/3
2 1/2
2 1/6

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musiclover10045
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  • 01-09-2017

5 1/6 - 2 2/3

 convert to improper fractions:

5 1/6 = 31/6

2 2/3 = 8/3

find common denominator:

8/3 = 16/6

31/6 - 16/6 = 15/6

15/6 = 2 3/6 = 2 1/2

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choixongdong
choixongdong choixongdong
  • 01-09-2017
5 1/6 – 2 2/3
= 5 1/6 - 2 4/6
= 4 7/6 - 2 4/6
= 2 3/6
= 2 1/2

answer
2 1/2
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