Question

What is 11/12 minus 3/8

Answer 1

Answer: $\frac{13}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation: 11/12 - 3/8

1. First, we will find a common denomenator. It needs to be the least common factor, or the answer will not be in its simplist form. Let's take a look at the multiples of 12 and 8.

12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96

8: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72

2. Next, we will choose the smallest common multiple. That would be 24.

3. Now, we will work this out.

11/12 = 22/24

3/8 = 9/24

4. Subtract.

22/24 - 9/24

= 13/24

= $\frac{13}{24}$

I found the denomenators by multiplying.

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