Question

9 and 5 twelves, minus 6 and 7 twelves

Answer 1

2 5/6

Explanation:

9 5/12 - 6 7/12

We will need to borrow from the 9

8 12/12 + 5/12 - 6 7/12

8 17/12 - 6 7/12

(8-6) + (17/12 -7/12)

2 10/12

This simplifies. Divide the top and bottom of the fraction by 2

2 5/6