Subtract 5/12 - 3/4

A.) 1/4

B.) 1 1/6

C.) - 1/3

D. 1/3

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Hunter Kelly

Mathematics

14 July, 16:51

Subtract 5/12 - 3/4

A.) 1/4

B.) 1 1/6

C.) - 1/3

D. 1/3

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Answers (2)

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Ahmad Ellis · Answer 1

-1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

found the lowest common factor for the denominators of the fractions (5/12 and 3/4)

5/12 - 3/4 = (5-9) / 12

= - 4/12

-1/3

Lilliana Mathis · Answer 2

3/4 becomes 9/12

5-9 is - 4 "-4/12 = - 1/3 a. k. a C

Subtract 5/12 - 3/4A.) 1/4B.) 1 1/6C.) - 1/3D. 1/3

Subtract 5/12 - 3/4

A.) 1/4

B.) 1 1/6

C.) - 1/3

D. 1/3