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What is the answer for the problem 3/4-1/3

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It is 5/12
You have to make the denominators equal so 3/4 * 3 ( multiply 3 on top and bottom) = 9/12
1/3 * 4 = 4/12
9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12
User Albarji
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Answer = 5/12

You need to make the denominator the same for both fractions to find the answer.
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