Question

the williams 1/3 of their total monthly income for rent and 1/4 for food. what fraction is remains for other expenses each month?

Answer 1

5/12

Explanation:

Find the LCM for denominators 3 and 4, this would be 12.

`(1*3)/(4*3) = (3)/(12)`

`(1*4)/(3*4) = (4)/(12)`

Add both fractions together:

3/12 + 4/12 = 7/12

Subtract 7 from 12 to find the remaining amount to make 12:

12 - 7 = 5

Therefore, the fraction that remains for other expenses is [5/12]