Toby wrote the following:

7 1/4 - 3 3/4 = 4 2/4 = 4 1/2

Is Toby’s calculation correct? Draw a number line to support your answer.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

[tex]7\frac{1}{4}-3\frac{3}{4}=4\frac{2}{4}=4\frac{1}{2}[/tex]

We can rewrite the expression as

[tex]\frac{29}{4}- \frac{15}{4}= \frac{18}{4}= \frac{9}{2}[/tex]

When we subtract expressions on the left

[tex]\frac{29-15}{4}=\frac{14}{4}[/tex]

While Toby's result after solving this is [tex]\frac{18}{4}[/tex]

Therefore, Toby has done a mistake in this step.

[tex]7\frac{1}{4}-3\frac{3}{4}=3\frac{2}{4}=3\frac{1}{2}[/tex] will be the answer.

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