Question

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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

The difference between 12614 and 78 2/3 is 37742/3.

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between 12614 and 78 2/3 can be found by subtracting the two numbers. To subtract mixed numbers, first convert them into improper fractions.

12614 as an improper fraction is 12614/1, and 78 2/3 as an improper fraction is (78 * 3 + 2)/3 = 236/3. Now, subtract the fractions:

12614/1 - 236/3 = (12614 * 3 - 236)/3 = 37742/3

So, the difference between 12614 and 78 2/3 is 37742/3.

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