Question

Subtract $2\frac{2}{3}$ from $9\frac{1}{6}$.

• A. $\frac{23}{6}$
• B. $\frac{13}{2}$
• C. $6$
• D. $\frac{15}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{13}{2}$

$9\frac{1}{6}-2\frac{2}{3}=\frac{55}{6}-\frac{8}{3}$
LCM $(3,6)=6$
$\frac{55}{6}-\frac{8\times 2}{3\times 2}=\frac{55-16}{6}=\frac{39}{6}=\frac{13}{2}$