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Write the solution in lowest terms. -1/3 + 3/4 =

A. 5/12
B. 2/12
C. 1/6
D. 2/7

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- (1)/(3) + (3)/(4) =\\\\- (4)/(9) + (9)/(12) =\\\\ (5)/(12)\\\\\sf\ ANSWER: A)\ {\boxed{ (5)/(12)}
User Andrew Butler
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If you would like to solve - 1/3 + 3/4, you can calculate this using the following steps:

- 1/3 + 3/4 = - 4/12 + 9/12 = 5/12

The correct result would be A. 5/12.
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