What is the difference of 3 1/2 and 1 2/3

Answer 1

To find the difference between 3 1/2 and 1 2/3, we need to subtract 1 2/3 from 3 1/2.

First, let's convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions:
3 1/2 = 7/2
1 2/3 = 5/3

Now, we can subtract the fractions:
7/2 - 5/3

To subtract these fractions, we need to have a common denominator. The least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.

Converting the fractions to have a common denominator of 6:
(7/2) * (3/3) = 21/6
(5/3) * (2/2) = 10/6

Now, we can subtract the fractions:
21/6 - 10/6 = 11/6

Therefore, the difference between 3 1/2 and 1 2/3 is 11/6.