Apprentice Aptitude Battery Test (ALBAT) Practice Test 2025 – The Complete All-in-One Guide to Exam Success!

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What fraction represents the result of 4 1/5 minus 3 5/6 in its simplest form?

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11/30

To solve the problem of subtracting the mixed numbers 4 1/5 and 3 5/6, we first convert each mixed number to an improper fraction.

Starting with 4 1/5, we multiply the whole number (4) by the denominator (5) and add the numerator (1). This gives us:

\[ 4 \times 5 + 1 = 20 + 1 = 21. \]

So, 4 1/5 can be expressed as the improper fraction \( \frac{21}{5} \).

Next, for the mixed number 3 5/6, we similarly convert it to an improper fraction:

\[ 3 \times 6 + 5 = 18 + 5 = 23. \]

Thus, 3 5/6 is represented by the improper fraction \( \frac{23}{6} \).

Now, we need to perform the subtraction \( \frac{21}{5} - \frac{23}{6} \). To do this, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 6 is 30. We convert both fractions accordingly:

For \( \frac{21}{5} \

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