Question

What’s the difference between 126 1/4 and 78 2/3

Answer 1

47 7/12

Explanation:

Here we have two mixed numbers and need to find the difference between them. In other words, subtract 78 2/3 from 126 1/4.

The LCD is (3)(4), or 12. Thus we have:

126 3/12

-78 8/12

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Borrow 1 (or 12/12) from 126. We get:

125 15/12, from which it is easily possible to subtract 78 8/12:

125 15/12

- 78 8/12

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47 7/12

Answer 2

Explanation:

one is bigger 126 is bigger than 78