Explanation:
8 5/12 - 6 3/4
convert to improper fraction
8 x 12 + 5 = 101/12
6 × 4 + 3 = 27/4
101/12 - 27/4
write all the numerators above least common denominators
101 - 81/12
20/12
cancel out the common factor of 4
5/3
Answer: 1 8/12 or simplified as 1 2/3
Step-by-step explanation: add 1/4 or 3/12 to the question to make it 8 5/12 - 7 and then use basic facts to get an answer of 1 5/12. Plus the addition of 3/12 we added before to get your final answer 1 8/12 simplified as 1 2/3.
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