Question

Another fairly simple one, pretty much a free Brainliest and 30 points.

Answer 1

Answer:

Solution given:

$8\frac{7}{12}-3\frac{1}{3}=\frac{8*12+7}{12}-\frac{3*3+1}{3}$

=$\frac{103}{12}-\frac{10}{3}$

taking lcm

=$\frac{103-10*4}{12}=\frac{63}{12}=\frac{21}{4}=5\frac{1}{4}$

Answer 2

Answer:

5 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

8 7/12 - 3 1/3

We need to get a common denominator of 12

8 7/12 - 3 1/3 *4/4

8 7/12 - 3 4/12

5 3/12

Simplifying the fraction

5 1/4