Question

What is 5 3/4 -1 5/12= ?

Answer 1

Answer:

4.33333333333 or 4 and 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

4 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Convert 5 3/4 to improper fraction.

2) Simplify 5x4 to 20.

3) Simplify 20+3 to 23.

4) Convert 1 5/12 to an improper fraction.

5) Simplify 1x12 to 12.

6) Simplify 12+5 to 17.

7) Find the least common denominator of 23/4 & 17/12.

8) Make the denominators the same.

9) Join the denominators.

10) Simplify 52/12 ( 4 1/3 )

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