What is 6 1/2 subtracted by 2 2/3

The answer to this equation is 3 5/6

Step-by-step explanation:

in order to solve this problem, we must first turn these fractions into improper fractions. We can do this by multiplying the base number with the denominator and adding the numerator to that number.

6 1/2 = 13/2

2 2/3 = 8/3

Now, set up your equation.

13/2 - 8/3

Change the denominators to the same number so it will be easier to subtract.

39/6 - 16/6

Now subtract.

23/6 = 3 5/6

3 5/6

Step-by-step explanation:

6 1/2 - 2 2/3 = 13/2 - 8/3

(39 - 16) / 6 = 23/6 = 3 5/6