Henry needs to solve the problem 5 1/2−1 3/7. What is the difference?(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve the problem 5 1/2 - 1 3/7, we need to find a common denominator for 2 and 7, which is 14.

Next, we convert both fractions to have a denominator of 14:
5 1/2 = 5 7/14 = 71/14
1 3/7 = 1 * 2/2 + 3/7 = 9/14

Now, we can subtract the fractions:
71/14 - 9/14 = 62/14

Finally, we can simplify the fraction:
62/14 = 31/7

So, the difference is 31/7.

Answer 2

mixed number please

Answer 3

To convert the improper fraction 31/7 to a mixed number, we divide the numerator (31) by the denominator (7):

31 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 3

This means the quotient is 4, and the remainder is 3.

Therefore, the mixed number is 4 3/7.

So, the difference is 4 3/7.