Fractions and Decimals HELP!

JediKyle5

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I have no clue if this is Algerbra...i just took a guess....

But i need help with a couple questions


5/6 (5 over 6) - 0.75 = ?
3 - 1¾ = ?
6 2/5 - 5 4/9 = ?
2 5/6 - 1 1/4 = ?

I have more but i don't want to ask many at a time....i might get confused...please help this is due tomorrow /cry
 
JediKyle5 said:
5/6 (5 over 6) - 0.75 = ?
3 - 1¾ = ?
6 2/5 - 5 4/9 = ?
2 5/6 - 1 1/4 = ?
Have you consodered changing to improper fractions and adding?

5/6 - 0.75 = 5/6 - 3/4 = 10/12 - 9/12 = 1/12

3 - 1¾ = 3 - 7/4 = 12/4 - 7/4 = 5/4

Like that?
 
5/6 -0.75

=5/6 - 3/4

=(5x4)/(6x4) - (3x6)/(4x6)

=20/24 -18/24

=(20-18)/24

=2/24

=1/12

and do this style for each...
 
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