how do you solve this problem
3 and 1/3 subtracted by 1 and 2/3?
Change the mixed number back to fractions with a common denominator. That would give you 5/3 subtracted from 10/3. How many thirds are left?
To solve this problem, you can follow these steps:
1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
- The first mixed number is 3 and 1/3. To convert it to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number (3) by the denominator (3), and then add the numerator (1). This gives us (3 * 3 + 1)/3 = 10/3.
- The second mixed number is 1 and 2/3. Converting it to an improper fraction, we get (1 * 3 + 2)/3 = 5/3.
2. Subtract the second fraction from the first:
- 10/3 - 5/3 = (10 - 5)/3 = 5/3.
So, the solution to the problem is 5/3.