A 10-foot fence was set 2 5/6 feet into the ground. What is the exact length of the fence above ground?

9 6/6 - 2 5/6 = ?

7 1/6

To find the exact length of the fence above ground, we can subtract the depth into the ground from the total length of the fence.

The total length of the fence is given as 10 feet.

The depth into the ground is given as 2 5/6 feet. To simplify the calculation, we need to convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction:

2 5/6 = (2 * 6 + 5) / 6 = 17/6

Now, subtract the depth into the ground from the total length:

10 feet - 17/6 feet

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple (LCM) of 6 is 6. Convert 10 feet into sixths:

10 feet * 6/6 = 60/6 feet

Now we can subtract the fractions:

60/6 feet - 17/6 feet = (60 - 17) / 6 feet = 43/6 feet

After subtracting, we have the length of the fence above ground as 43/6 feet.