How would I solve this problem: \(5 \frac{1}{4} - 2 \frac{5}{6}\)?
Answer (2)
5 4 1 − 2 6 5
4 21 − 6 17
4 ∗ 6 21 ∗ 6 − 6 ∗ 4 17 ∗ 4
24 126 − 24 68
24 126 − 68
24 58
2 24 10
2 12 5
To solve 5 4 1 − 2 6 5 , convert both mixed numbers into improper fractions. After finding a common denominator of 12 and subtracting, you get the final answer as (2 \frac{5}{12}.
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