Subtract: $\begin{array} { r }
4 \frac { 9 } { 13 } \
\
- \quad 3 \frac { 6 } { 13 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) $1 \frac { 1 } { 3 }$
B) $2 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$
C) $2 \frac { 1 } { 3 }$
D) $1 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$
E) $3 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$

Question

Subtract: $\begin{array} { r } 
4 \frac { 9 } { 13 } \
\
- \quad 3 \frac { 6 } { 13 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) $1 \frac { 1 } { 3 }$
B) $2 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$
C) $2 \frac { 1 } { 3 }$
D) $1 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$
E) $3 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To subtract these mixed numbers, subtract the whole numbers and the fractions separately: $4 - 3 = 1$ and $9/13 - 6/13 = 3/13$. Thus, the answer is $1 \frac { 3 } { 13 }$.

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Subtract $\begin{array} { r } 4 \frac { 9 } { 13 } \\\\- \quad 3 \frac { 6 } { 13 } \\\hline\end{array}$