Question

Using a standard algorithm, calculate and show your working: 3- 1 2/3×5/6

Answer 1

We calculate the given equation to get:

$3-\frac{12}{3}\:\times \frac{5}{6}=$ $3-\frac{60}{18}$

$\frac{3}{1}-\frac{60}{18}=\frac{54-60}{18}$ $=-\frac{6}{18}=-0.3333$