Question

math word question. rochelle is baking cookies and is using 2/3 cup of white sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. what is the difference in the amounts of sugar?

Answer 1

Answer: 5/12

Step-by-step explanation: Find the least common denominator of 4 and 3 (12), and change 2/3 to 8/12 and 1/4 to 3/12. Subtract the fractions and you will get an answer of 5/12.

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