Question

Simplify (1⅔-1½)+ (3½-2⅔)
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Conversion a mixed number 1 2

3

to a improper fraction: 1 2/3 = 1 2

3

= 1 · 3 + 2

3

= 3 + 2

3

= 5

3

To find new numerator:

a) Multiply the whole number 1 by the denominator 3. Whole number 1 equally 1 * 3

3

= 3

3

b) Add the answer from previous step 3 to the numerator 2. New numerator is 3 + 2 = 5

c) Write a previous answer (new numerator 5) over the denominator 3.

One and two thirds is five thirds

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Answer 2

Answer:

-1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 1⅔-1½= 5/3-3/2 (conversion into improper fraction)

2. 3½-2⅔=7/2-8/2 ("""""'"""""""""")

(5/3-3/2) + (7/2-8/2) = (1/6) + (-1/2)

(1/6) + (-1/2) = 2+(-6) /12= -4/12 = -1/3

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