Question

Subtract. Express your answer in lowest form. 8 1/4 minus 5 2/3 a. 3 5/12 b. 3 7/12 c. 2 5/12 d. 2 7/12

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2 7/12

Step-by-step explanation:

8 1/4 - 5 2/3

Turn to improper fractions.

33/4 - 17/3

Make the denominators equal.

99/12 - 68/12

Subtract the fractions since denominators are equal.

31/12

= 2 7/12

Answer 2

Answer:

$2 \frac{7}{12}$

Answer D is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

$8 \frac{1}{4} - 5 \frac{2}{3} \\ \frac{33}{4} - \frac{17}{3} \\ \frac{99 - 68}{12} \\ \frac{31}{12} = 2 \frac{7}{12}$