Question

8 minus 3 wholes and 5 sixths

Answer 1

To solve \( 8 - 3 \frac{5}{6} \), first convert 8 into a fraction that has the same denominator as \( \frac{5}{6} \).

1. Convert 8 to a fraction:
\[
8 = \frac{8 \times 6}{6} = \frac{48}{6}
\]

2. Now, subtract \( 3 \frac{5}{6} \) from \( \frac{48}{6} \):
\[
3 \frac{5}{6} = \frac{3 \times 6 + 5}{6} = \frac{18 + 5}{6} = \frac{23}{6}
\]

3. Now perform the subtraction:
\[
\frac{48}{6} - \frac{23}{6} = \frac{48 - 23}{6} = \frac{25}{6}
\]

4. The result can also be expressed as a mixed number:
\[
\frac{25}{6} = 4 \frac{1}{6}
\]

So, \( 8 - 3 \frac{5}{6} = 4 \frac{1}{6} \).