Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Least common denominator of 2 & 3 = 6
[tex]8\frac{1}{2}-2\frac{2}{3}=\frac{17}{2}-\frac{8}{3}\\\\=\frac{17*3}{2*3}-\frac{8*2}{3*2}\\\\=\frac{51}{6}-\frac{16}{6}\\=\frac{51-16}{6}\\\\=\frac{35}{6}\\\\=5\frac{5}{6}[/tex]
