Write the mixed numbers as an improper fraction.
Rewrite the expression
\ \ \
As denominators are same, write sum of numerators over denominator.
\ (Subtract the numerators)
(Divide:
) \ \
Simplify the expression.
\Rewrite the improper fraction as a mixed number.
Begin by dividing 21 by 4. The remainder will be the numerator of the
\mixed number’s fraction.
\ (Rewrite 21 as
. Remainder is 1)
The value of the expression is .