Question

Perform the indicated operation and write as a mixed number in simplified form.

4/2/3-2/1/2=

Answer 1

First we have to make the Denominators the same.

Answer 2

We have to find the LCF (Lowest common Factor).

Answer 3

the only way in which you can find the correct answer to this is to follow "order of operations" rules. You must do mult. and/or div. before + or - here.

To combine these mixed numbers, you must first convert them to improper fractions which have the same denominators, as jabez177 has explained.

Answer 4

Basically, what is a common multiple that you can multiply by to get the same denominators.

Answer 5

6 can be a good one.
3 x what equals 6 and 2 x what equals 6? And whatever you do to the bottom, you have to do to the top.

Answer 6

I've noticed that you have one too many division symbols ( / ) in each mixed number. Please go back, check the original problem statement, and then type this problem in again here.

Answer 7

I think you mean by 4/2/3 the following: 4 2/3 (four and two-thirds).

Answer 8

^ That's what confused me... That's why I stopped because I thought this was a college question... Ha-ha!

Answer 9

@tyrisha: I see y ou're working on a different problem right now. If you're interested, come back here and continue with this problem.

Answer 10

May I just explain it all the way down to the answer? So he/she will be able to come back to this for future reference?

Answer 11

Suggest one step at a time and let @tyrisha do the actual work. Thanks for asking./