Question

Subtract 7/8 - 1/12.

A. 5/12
B. 19/24
C. 23/24
D. 3/2

Answer 1

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, rewrite the fractions, and subtract the numerators. In this case, the answer will be 19/24.

Step-by-step explanation:

To subtract fractions, you need a common denominator. The common denominator of 8 and 12 is 24. So, you need to rewrite the fractions with the denominator of 24.

7/8 = 21/24 and 1/12 = 2/24

Now, you can subtract the fractions: 21/24 - 2/24 = (21-2)/24 = 19/24