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What is the difference between 12/8 and 3/4?

User Alexmeia
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Answer:

3/4

Explanation:

If you simplify 12/8, you get 1 and 1/2. 1.5 - .75 is .75.

User Parselmouth
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Answer:

3/4

Explanation:

Difference means subtraction

12/8 - 3/4

We need a common denominator of 8

12/8 - 3/4 * 2/2

12/8 - 6/8

6/8

Divide by 2 in the numerator and denominator

3/4

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