8 1/2 - 2 2/3 = A) 6 1/3, B) 6 1/6, C) 5 1/6, D) 5 5/6?

8 1/2 - 2 2/3

Turn the fractions into improper fractions

multiply the denominator with the whole number

8 1/2 = 8*2=16. Add 16 with the numerator. 16+1=17

8 1/2=17/2

2 2/3 = 2*3=6. 6+2=8

2 2/3=8/3

17/2-8/3

find the common denominator which is 6

Multiply 3 for 17/2

17 (3) / 2 (3) = 51/6

Multiply by 2

8 (2) / 3 (2) = 16/6

51/6-16/6=35/6

35/6 = 5 5/6

Answer: D) 5 5/6

Answer: 35/6 = 6 1/6