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1. The expression is simplified to give 9 and 3 over 6. Option C

   What is a fraction?

   A fraction can be defined as the part of a whole element or any number of equal parts.

   The several types of fractions includes;

   • Mixed fractions
   • Improper fractions
   • Proper fractions
   • Simple fractions
   • Complex fractions

   From the information given, we have that;

   • negative 2 and 1 over 6 = – 2 1/6
   • negative 7 and 1 over 3 = – 7 1/3

   Now, substitute the mixed fractions

   – 2 1/6 – ( 7 1/3)

   convert to improper fractions

   -13/6 – ( 22/3)

   expand the bracket, we have;

   – 13/6 –  22/3

   Find the lowest common multiple

   -13 – 44 /6

   Add the numerators

   57/6

   9 3/6

   Hence, the value is 9 3/6

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