What is 9 and 1 5ths minus 2 and 3 5ths?

Answer 1

As the denominator are the same (5ths), change the whole numbers to 5ths, thus:

9 x 5 = 45 + 1 = 46 over 5

2 x 5 = 10 + 3 = 13 over 5

Subtract the nominators, and place over the denominator:

46 - 13 = 33 becoming 33 over 5

Now convert 33 ÷ 5 = 6 and 3 over 5

Answer: 6 3/5