Question

2 and 1/3 minus 1 and 2/3. Please explain how to do this.

Answer 1

can you convert both of those to fractions instead of mixed numbers?

Answer 2

I don't know. I am just learning how to do theses.

Answer 3

Every pie I make I cut into thirds. (3 pieces)
I have 2 pies and an extra piece... how many pieces do I have?

Answer 4

7

Answer 5

that's right!

Answer 6

two wholes and 1 third is seven thirds...
so I will write 2 and 1/3 = 7/3

Answer 7

now can you do the same thing with 1 and 2/3 ?

Answer 8

5/3

Answer 9

there ya go...

so we want to know what 7/3 - 5/3 is.
Can you do that?

Answer 10

2/3

Answer 11

good job!
see how easy this is?
you know how to do it

Answer 12

yeah thank you