SOLUTION: I have a question I am having problem with. This should be very simple I know. I am studying for a compass test and it has been a looonnnngggg time since I have had any math. The

Question 367875: I have a question I am having problem with. This should be very simple I know. I am studying for a compass test and it has been a looonnnngggg time since I have had any math. The problem is:
50-(12 2/3)-2(5 1/4)-2(6 1/2)=

I know how to do this problem, but am being told the answer is 13 5/6. I am having trouble in figuring this.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert the mixed numbers to fractions,

Use a common denominator, .

Now substitute,

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