SOLUTION: How would you solve 3 1/11- 1 1/6

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Question 790753: How would you solve 3 1/11- 1 1/6
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, then apply the lowest common denominator (66 because 11 and 6) have no common factors, sum the numerators, and finally reduce if possible (look for factors of 2, 3, and 11 in the final numerator).

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3 1/11- 1 1/6
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= (3*11+1)/11 - (1*6+1)/6
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= 34/11 - 7/6
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= (6*34-7*11)/66
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== 127/66
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= 1 61/66
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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