Question

Alex is solving 7 5/10 - 1 6/10 what is the correct result

Answer 1

To solve \( 7 \frac{5}{10} - 1 \frac{6}{10} \), we can first convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

1. Convert \( 7 \frac{5}{10} \) to an improper fraction:
\[
7 \frac{5}{10} = \frac{(7 \times 10) + 5}{10} = \frac{70 + 5}{10} = \frac{75}{10}
\]

2. Convert \( 1 \frac{6}{10} \) to an improper fraction:
\[
1 \frac{6}{10} = \frac{(1 \times 10) + 6}{10} = \frac{10 + 6}{10} = \frac{16}{10}
\]

Now we will subtract the two improper fractions:
\[
\frac{75}{10} - \frac{16}{10} = \frac{75 - 16}{10} = \frac{59}{10}
\]

Finally, convert \( \frac{59}{10} \) back to a mixed number:
\[
\frac{59}{10} = 5 \frac{9}{10}
\]

So, the result of \( 7 \frac{5}{10} - 1 \frac{6}{10} \) is \( 5 \frac{9}{10} \).