Answer: 21
Step-by-step explanation:
First, convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions.
(87/4 + 9/2) - 21/4
Next, calculate within the parentheses:
87/4 + 9/2
Next, change the denominator of 9/2 to 4. To do that, multiply the denominator of 9/2 to get 4 to match the denominator of the first fraction. 9/2 * 2/2 = 18/4.
87/4 + 18/4 = 105/4
Then, 105/4 - 21/4 = 84/4
Finally, divide 84 by 4 and you get 21.
