Question

jason had 3/4 pound of salami.he used 1/3pound for sandwiches>how many ounds of salami deos he have left?A.1/4lb/B.1/3lb/C.5/12lb/d.1/2Lb

Answer 1

First we need to find a common denominator.

3/4 = 9/12
1/3 = 4/12

He has 9/12 and uses 4/12...

9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12

5/12 lb is remaining

answer c

Answer 2

Here's the steps
3/4-(1/3) = 0
3/4-1/3 = 0

5/12