Question

what is 4 1/4 - 2 5/6 =

Answer 1

Answer:

$1 \frac{5}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$4 \frac{1}{4} - 2 \frac{5}{6} =$

find the lcm/ least common multiple

4:4 8 12 16 20...

6:6 12 18 24...

$4 \frac{1}{4} = 4 \frac{3}{12}$

$2 \frac{5}{6} = 2 \frac{10}{12}$

$4 \frac{3}{12} - 2 \frac{10}{12} =$

we need to borrow because we cant do 3-10

$3 \frac{15}{12} - 2 \frac{10}{12} =$

$1 \frac{5}{12}$

Answer 2

Answer:

1 5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

convert both fraction: multiply whole number by denominator and add numerator

4*4=16/ 16+1=17 (keep denominator) 17/4

2*6=12/ 12+5=17 17/6

change denominators: find common factor, which is 12.

51/12- 34/12= 17/12

convert back to whole number: divide 17 by 12= 1

Subtract what is left over

your final answer is 1 5/12

I hope this help a little!