SOLUTION: Subtract and write the answer in simplest form. 34 2/3-16 5/6 I have been trying to solve this but the answer on my answer sheet is completely different from my answer. Pleas

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: Subtract and write the answer in simplest form. 34 2/3-16 5/6 I have been trying to solve this but the answer on my answer sheet is completely different from my answer. Pleas      Log On


   

Question 59715: Subtract and write the answer in simplest form.
34 2/3-16 5/6
I have been trying to solve this but the answer on my answer sheet is completely different from my answer. Please help!
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Subtract and write the answer in simplest form.
34 2/3-16 5/6
34 2*2/(3*2)-16 5/6
34 4/6 -16 5/6 You need to borrow from the 34.
33 (6+4)/6 - 16 5/6
33 10/6 - 16 5/6
(33-16) (10-5)/6
17 5/6
Happy Calculating!!!