Convert to Improper Fractions: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.532=(5×3+2)/3=317121=(1×2+1)/2=23
Find Common Denominator and Subtract: Find a common denominator and subtract the fractions.Common denominator of 3 and 2 is 6.317=(3×217×2)=63423=(2×33×3)=69634−69=625
Convert Back to Mixed Number: Convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number. 625=4 remainder 1 So, 625=461
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