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Matilda is solving 1 2/6 − 6 3/6. What is the result?(1 point)
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To solve 1 2/6 − 6 3/6, we need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions and then subtract them.
1 2/6 can be converted to an improper fraction as (6/6 + 2/6) = 8/6.
6 3/6 can be converted to an improper fraction as (6 × 6/6 + 3/6) = 39/6.
So, 1 2/6 − 6 3/6 becomes 8/6 − 39/6.
Subtracting the fractions gives us -31/6.
Therefore, the result is -31/6.
1 2/6 can be converted to an improper fraction as (6/6 + 2/6) = 8/6.
6 3/6 can be converted to an improper fraction as (6 × 6/6 + 3/6) = 39/6.
So, 1 2/6 − 6 3/6 becomes 8/6 − 39/6.
Subtracting the fractions gives us -31/6.
Therefore, the result is -31/6.