Answer:
B) 34/48
Step-by-step explanation:
The easiest common denominator to find is the product of the denominators you have.
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The difference is ...

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<em>Additional comment</em>
The difference numerator and denominator have a common factor of 2, so can be reduced to 17/24. The denominator 24 could have been used as the common denominator from the start.
5/6 -1/8 = 20/24 -3/24 = 17/24 . . . . reduced result
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Using the <em>least common denominator</em> does not always result in a reduced sum or difference. If some other denominator is used (as here), then you can be assured that the result will need to be reduced to get to lowest terms.
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
= 17.25 pounds (Answer)
Step-by-step explanation:
Potatoes she bought = 23 pounds
Amount she gave outsiders= 10+15=25%
= 23×25/100= 23/4=5.75 pounds
Potatoes left with her= 23 — 5.75
= 17.25 pounds (Answer)
I did where you subtract 4 from both sides then divide 2 from 4 and you get 0.5 as x for your answer but im not sure