Question

subtract. write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

\\6\frac{1}{10} - 2\frac{3}{10}\\

Explanation:

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

$$ 6\frac{1}{10} = \frac{6 \times 10 + 1}{10} = \frac{61}{10} $$

$$ 2\frac{3}{10} = \frac{2 \times 10 + 3}{10} = \frac{23}{10} $$

Subtract the improper fractions

$$ \frac{61}{10} - \frac{23}{10} = \frac{61 - 23}{10} = \frac{38}{10} $$

Convert back to a simplified mixed number

$$ \frac{38}{10} = 3\frac{8}{10} = 3\frac{4}{5} $$

Answer:

Subtract. Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

\(6\frac{1}{10} - 2\frac{3}{10} =\) <blank>\(3\frac{4}{5}\)</blank>