132 1/6 - 99 5/6
evaluate the expression
132 1/6 = 131 7/6
131 7/6 - 99 5/6 = 32 2/6 = 32 1/3
To evaluate the expression 132 1/6 - 99 5/6, you need to perform subtraction with mixed numbers.
First, convert both mixed numbers into improper fractions. To convert a mixed number into an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Then, place the result over the original denominator.
132 1/6 = (132 * 6 + 1) / 6 = 793 / 6
99 5/6 = (99 * 6 + 5) / 6 = 599 / 6
Now that we have both fractions, we can subtract them.
793/6 - 599/6 = (793 - 599) / 6 = 194/6
Next, simplify the resulting fraction. Since both the numerator and denominator are divisible by 2, we can divide them by 2.
194/6 = (2 * 97) / (2 * 3) = 97/3
So, the value of the expression 132 1/6 - 99 5/6 is 97/3.