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6 2/3 - 1 1/4

Subtraction of fractions.

Steps to take.

#1 ; Convert to Improper(top heavy) fractions.

#2 ; Bring the fractions a common denominator

#3 ; Bring the numerators to the equivalent values

#4 ; Subtract the numerators.

#5; Convert back tpo a mixed number.

Hence

#1 ; 6 2/3 - 1 1/4 = 20/3 - 5/4

#2 ; 4 x 3 = 12

#3 ; 20(4)/12 - 5(3) /12 = 80/12 - 15/12

#4 ; 65 /12

#5 ; 5 5/12 The answer!!!!!

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6 2/3 - 1 1/4= 20/3-5/4= 80/12-15/12 =65/12= 5 5/12

So 5 5/12 is your answer.

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