Question

What is 12 1/3-10 11/12

Answer 1

Answer:

1 5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

12 1/3 - 10 11/12

We need to get a common denominator of 12

12 1/3 * 4/4 - 10 11/12

12 4/12 - 10 11/12

We need to borrow from the 12 (the whole number)  because the 2nd fraction is bigger than the first

12 becomes 11 and the 1 becomes 12/12

11+ (12/12 + 4/12) - 10 11/12

11 16/12 - 10 11/12

Subtract the whole numbers

11-10 =1

Subtract the fractions

16/12 - 11 /12  = 5 /12

We are left with 1 5/12