isaiahhoward47
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  • 06-07-2020
  • Mathematics
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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

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  • 06-07-2020

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

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Hi1315
Hi1315 Hi1315
  • 07-07-2020

Answer:

[tex] 2 \frac{7}{12} [/tex]

Answer D is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]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} [/tex]

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