SOLUTION: This is the problem: 9 1/13 - 5 1/2 I know the answer is 3 15/26 but I have no idea how to get that answer? Please show me the detailed steps to get that answer. Thank you, Fra

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: This is the problem: 9 1/13 - 5 1/2 I know the answer is 3 15/26 but I have no idea how to get that answer? Please show me the detailed steps to get that answer. Thank you, Fra      Log On


   

Question 400833: This is the problem: 9 1/13 - 5 1/2
I know the answer is 3 15/26 but I have no idea how to get that answer?
Please show me the detailed steps to get that answer.
Thank you,
Frank
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first, find common denominator
9 1/13- 5 1/2
9 2/26- 5 13/26
borrow 1 from 9, convert to 26/26 add to 2/26
then subtract.
8 28/26 -5 13/26
3 15/26