Question

Subtract:
$\frac{13}{3}$ and $\frac{5}{2}$

• A. $\frac{11}{6}$
• B. $\frac{8}{3}$
• C. $3$
• D. $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{11}{6}$

Using cross multiplication method, we have:

$\frac{13}{3}$$-\frac{5}{2}=\frac{13\times 2}{3\times 2}-\frac{5\times 3}{2\times 3}=\frac{26}{6}-\frac{15}{6}=\frac{11}{6}$