Question

2 1/2 – 1/8 – 1/16 = ?

• A. 33/16
• B. 37/16
• C. 27/16
• D. 23/16

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 37/16

2 1/2 – 1/8 – 1/16 = ?

(2 1/2 = 5/2)

= 5/2 - 1/8 - 1/16

(lcm = 16)

= (40-2-1)/16

= (40-3)/16

= 37/16