Question

Work out the value of 4 ½ - 2 ⅙
Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form and show your working out

Answer 1

(4*2+1)/2 =9/2
(2*6+1)/6 = 13/6

9/2 - 13/6 = (27-13)/6 = 14/6 = 7/2

Answer 2

is that the answer?

Answer 3

emunrradtvamg was almost correct.
When you divide 14/6, (divide both sides by 2) you should get 7/3 not 7/2
7/3 as a mixed number is 2 1/3