Question

Look at mina's work below 10 7/12 - 9/12 = (10/12 + 7/12) - 9/12 = 17/12 - 9/12 = 8/12 is mina's solution reasonable. Explain

Answer 1

10 7/12 - 9/12=(10/12+7/12)-9/12=17/12-9/12=8/12

127/12-9/12

Nope. Her solution doesn't seem reasonable. In order to subtract 9/12 from 10 7/12 you must convert 10 7/12 to an improper fraction. You should then have 127/12 where she has 10/12.

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