Question

Type the correct answer in each box use numerals instead of words if nessasary us /for fractions subtract write your amswer in simplest form 3 11/12 - 1 4/12 =

Answer 1

The simplest form of the given expression
`3(11)/(12) - 1(4)/(12)` is
`(31)/(12)`

Solution:

Given, expression is 3 11/12 – 1 4/12
`\rightarrow 3 (11)/(12)-1 (4)/(12)`

We have to find the simplest form of the value derived from the given expression.

Now, first let us solve the given equation.

`3 (11)/(12)-1 (4)/(12)`

converting mixed fractions to improper fractions.

`=(3 * 12+11)/(12)-(1 * 12+4)/(12)`

`(36+11)/(12)-(12+4)/(12)=(47)/(12)-(16)/(12)=(47-16)/(12)=(31)/(12)`

As there are no common terms to cancel it is in lowest form.

Hence, the lowest form of the given expression is
`(31)/(12)`