Question

What is the value of the expression 5 5/12-3 1/4

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$5\frac{5}{12} -3\frac{1}{4}$

First, make these two fractions mixed numbers.

$\frac{65}{12} -\frac{13}{4}$

Now multiply the numerator and denominator by 3 in 13/4 to make the denominators equal.

$\frac{65}{12} -\frac{13*3}{4*3}$

$\frac{65}{12} -\frac{39}{12}$

Now subtract the fractions.

$\frac{65-39}{12} \\\\\frac{26}{12}$

Now write the answer as a mixed number.

$2\frac{2}{12}$

To simplify the answer divide numerator and denominator by 2.

$2\frac{1}{6}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{ \bold{2 \frac{1}{6} }}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$5\frac{5}{12} \: - \: 3 \frac{1}{4}$

• It must be subtracted separately because on the one hand they are whole numbers and on the other mixed numbers.

$(5 \: - \: 3) \: + \: ( \frac{5}{12} \: - \: \frac{1}{4} )$

• Mixed and whole numbers are subtracted and remain like this.

$2 \: + \: \frac{1}{6}$

• We interpret it in a mixed number (fraction).

$\boxed{ \bold{2 \frac{1}{6} }}$

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