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

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Question 744457: 1 - 5/6 how do I add and subtract a fraction from a whole number
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is the same as recognizing and renaming according to place-value. On the whole number side, you have 1. On the less-than-whole side you have denominations of 1%2F6. CUT the 1 into 6%2F6.

6%2F6%2B5%2F6=11%2F6.
Now, you can subtract 5%2F6 from 11%2F6.