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16. What's the difference between 12614 and 78 2/3?
O A. 477/12
O B. 4813
O C. 585/12
D. 577/12

Answer 1

To find the difference between 12614 and 78 2/3, convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction, subtract the fractions, and simplify if necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the difference between 12614 and 78 2/3, we need to subtract the two numbers. First, we need to convert the mixed fraction 78 2/3 to an improper fraction. Multiplying the whole number (78) by the denominator (3) and adding the numerator (2) gives us 236/3. Now we can subtract 236/3 from 12614. To subtract fractions, we need to have a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 3. Subtracting 236/3 from 12614 gives us 12604/3.

The difference between 12614 and 78 2/3 is 12604/3 or 4201 1/3.

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