Question

subtract. write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. $7\frac{2}{11}-5\frac{5}{11}=$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract the whole - numbers

$7 - 5=2$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$\frac{2}{11}-\frac{5}{11}=\frac{2 - 5}{11}=-\frac{3}{11}$

Step3: Combine the results

$2-\frac{3}{11}=\frac{2\times11}{1\times11}-\frac{3}{11}=\frac{22}{11}-\frac{3}{11}=\frac{22 - 3}{11}=\frac{19}{11}=1\frac{8}{11}$

Answer:

$1\frac{8}{11}$