Question

12. An equation is shown. 8 1/2 - 3 1/? = 5 3/12What is the value of the missing number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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$8\frac{1}{2}-3\frac{1}{?}=5\frac{3}{12}$

These are mixed number given.

Suppose the complete mixed number of second place is x.

Converting mixed numbers into fractions.

$\frac{17}{2}-x=\frac{63}{12}$

Adding x in both sides

$\frac{17}{2}=x+\frac{63}{12}$

$x=\frac{17}{2}-\frac{63}{12}$

Making common denominator

$x=\frac{102}{12}-\frac{63}{12}$

$x=\frac{39}{12}$

$x=\frac{13}{4}$

In mixed number form:

$x=3\frac{1}{4}$

So comparing with given equation, the '?' sign will be equal to 4.

Hence the answer is 4    :  Answer

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