Chapter SH, Problem 6.17E

To determine

To find: The addition or subtraction and write in simplest form.

Answer to Problem 6.17E

The solution is $1\frac{2}{7}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given expression is,

  $\frac{11}{7}-\frac{2}{7}$

Calculation:

The given expression is simplified as,

  $\begin{array}{c}\frac{11}{7}-\frac{2}{7}=\frac{11-2}{7}\\ =\frac{9}{7}\\ =1\frac{2}{7}\end{array}$

Therefore, the simplest form is $1\frac{2}{7}$ .