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 can convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions and then subtract them.

3 1/2 can be written as an improper fraction as (2 * 3 + 1) / 2 = 7/2.

Similarly, 1 2/3 can be written as (3 * 1 + 2) / 3 = 5/3.

To subtract these fractions, we need to make their denominators the same. The least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6.

So, we can rewrite 7/2 as (7 * 3) / (2 * 3) = 21/6.

And, we can rewrite 5/3 as (5 * 2) / (3 * 2) = 10/6.

Now, we can subtract these fractions: 21/6 - 10/6 = (21 - 10) / 6 = 11/6.

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

Answer 2

11/6 as a mixed number

Answer 3

To convert the fraction 11/6 into a mixed number, we divide the numerator (11) by the denominator (6). The quotient becomes the whole number part, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part.

11 ÷ 6 = 1 with a remainder of 5.

So, the mixed number equivalent of 11/6 is 1 5/6.