It is a three step process to subtract fractions.
The problem | $$5\frac{5}{6}\,-\,2\frac{2}{9}\,=$$ |
Rename with common denominators | $$5\frac{15}{18}\,-\,2\frac{4}{18}\,=$$ |
Subtract | $$3\frac{11}{18}$$ |
Simplify | not needed this time |
Here is another example.
The problem |
$$5\frac{2}{3}\,-\,2\frac{1}{6}\,=$$ |
Rename with common denominators | |
Subtract | |
Simplify |
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Question 1 $\large~8\frac{3}{5}-4\frac{1}{3}=$
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Question 2 $\large~6\frac{2}{3}-2\frac{5}{8}=$
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Question 3 $\large~4\frac{8}{9}-1\frac{3}{4}=$
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