SOLUTION: 1 - 5/6 how do I subtract or add a whole number with a fraction

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Question 744454: 1 - 5/6 how do I subtract or add a whole number with a fraction
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No need posting the same thing twice. 1=6%2F6, so you have 11%2F6 and you want and CAN subtract 5%2F6 from 11%2F6.