Q. Evaluate the expression.21÷31−43Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.______
Divide Fractions: Divide the fractions21 by 31.To divide fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.21÷31=21×13=23
Convert to Mixed Number: Convert the improper fraction 23 to a mixed number.23 is the same as 121 because 3 divided by 2 is 1 with a remainder of 1.
Subtract Mixed Number: Subtract the fraction 43 from the mixed number 121. First, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions 21 and 43. The common denominator is 4. 121−43=142−43
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction.142−43=1−41We subtracted 43 from 42 and borrowed 1 from the whole number.
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer.The final answer is 43.
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