Subtraction of Mixed Numbers

Answer explanation

To solve the question, subtract the mixed numbers: 16 3/7 - 4 3/4. First, find a common denominator, which is 28. Convert the fractions: 16 12/28 - 4 21/28. Subtract the whole numbers and fractions separately: 12 12/28 - 21/28. The result is 11 19/28, which is the correct choice.

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5.NF.1

5.NF.2

Answer explanation

To solve the question, first convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions: 13 5/8 = 109/8 and 3 2/3 = 11/3. Then, subtract the two fractions by finding a common denominator, which is 24. Convert the fractions to have the same denominator: 109/8 = 327/24 and 11/3 = 88/24. Subtract the numerators: 327 - 88 = 239. The final answer is 239/24, which simplifies to 9 23/24.

Answer explanation

The question asks to subtract 6 4/5 from 15 5/7. To solve this, we first convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions. Then, we subtract the fractions and simplify the result. The correct answer is 8 32/35, which matches one of the given options.

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Sarah makes a red hair bow using 21 4/5 inches of ribbon. She makes a purple hair bow using 18 1/4 inches of ribbon.

How much more ribbon is used to make the red hair bow than the purple hair bow?

Answer explanation

The question asks how much more ribbon is used to make the red hair bow than the purple hair bow. Sarah uses 21 4/5 inches of ribbon for the red hair bow and 18 1/4 inches for the purple hair bow. To find the difference, subtract the length of the purple hair bow from the red hair bow. The difference is 3 11/20 inches, which is the correct answer.