1

Problem

Subtract \$8 35/14 − 7 24/16\$.

2

Step

Given problem is

\$8 35/14 − 7 24/16\$

3

Step

Convert the the mixed fractions into improper fractions

\$147/14 - 136/16\$

4

Step

Now, take the LCM of the denominators

LCM of 14, 16 is 112

5

Step

Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by a number so that they have the LCM as their new denominator

\$((147 \times 8) - (136 \times 7))/112\$

6

Step

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same

\$(1176 - 952)/112\$

7

Step

After subtracting we get

\$224/112\$

8

Step

Simplify the fraction we get,

2

9

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

10

Choice-A

This is incorrect because 10.5 − 8.5 ≠ 4; it’s 2

Wrong 4

11

Choice-B

This is correct because 10.5 − 8.5 = 2

Correct 2

12

Choice-C

This is incorrect. because the difference between the two numbers is 10.5 − 8.5 = 2, not 3

Wrong 3

13

Choice-D

This is incorrect because 6 is far greater than the actual difference of 2

Wrong 6

14

Answer

Option

B

15

Sumup

Please summarize choices