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3 years ago

3/4-1/12 subtract and simplify

Mathematics

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mars1129 [50]3 years ago

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Answer:

2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:

3/4 - 1/12

Put 3/4 - 1/12 over the common denominator 12. 3/4 - 1/12 = (3×3)/12 - 1/12:

(3×3)/12 - 1/12

3×3 = 9:

9/12 - 1/12

9/12 - 1/12 = (9 - 1)/12:

(9 - 1)/12

9 - 1 = 8:

8/12

The gcd of 8 and 12 is 4, so 8/12 = (4×2)/(4×3) = 4/4×2/3 = 2/3:

Answer: 2/3

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