Question

Nine twelves minus one fourth

Answer 1

9/12 - 1/4 = 6/12 OR 1/2

Explanation:

First you would multiply 1/4 by 3 to get it to 3/12 then subtract it from 9/12 to get 6/12. Simplify it to become 1/2 because 6/12 is the same a 1/2. :)

Answer 2

9

12

-

1

4

=

(9 × 4) - (1 × 12)

12 × 4

=

24

48

=

24 ÷ 24

48 ÷ 24

=

1

2