Question

write the difference as a mixed #. simplify answer. -2 1/6 - (-4 1/2)

Answer 1

\[-2\tfrac{1}{6}=-\frac{13}{6}\]
\[-(-4\tfrac{1}{2})=\frac{9}{2}\]
so your job is
\[\frac{9}{2}-\frac{13}{6}\]

Answer 2

you can write the first fraction as an equivalent fraction with denominator 6 by multiplying top and bottom by 3 to get

\[\frac{27}{6}-\frac{13}{6}\] and now it is easy

Answer 3

so now you just have to subtract 17 & 13?

Answer 4

i get
\[\frac{14}{6}=\frac{7}{3}=2\frac{1}{3}\]

Answer 5

-13/6 - (-9/2) = 9/2 - 13/6

Answer 6

i mean 27-13

Answer 7

@jaycyy subtract 13 from 27
i.e. 27-13

Answer 8

yes that is it. keep the denominator at 6

Answer 9

yes (27-13)/6

Answer 10

then because you were told you have to turn the answer back in to a mixed number.

Answer 11

is it 13/6

Answer 12

no try 27-13 again

Answer 13

i ment 14/6

Answer 14

yes that is the one

Answer 15

do yu simplify

Answer 16

what equal 7/3

Answer 17

in fact you have to do more than reduce. you have to turn it back into a mixed number

Answer 18

i dont think i knoww :(

Answer 19

i bet you actually do lets go slow

Answer 20

okkk

Answer 21

we have
\[\frac{14}{6}\] first of all. now can you reduce this fraction?

Answer 22

by which i mean reduce to lowest terms, not write as a mixed number. we will do that second

Answer 23

7/3

Answer 24

ok one step away

Answer 25

how many times does 3 go in to 7?

Answer 26

2

Answer 27

remainder is ?

Answer 28

clear what i am asking? 3 goes in to 7
2 times. the remainder is 1,
so mixed number is
\[2\tfrac{1}{3}\]