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2.2.3 Quiz: Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Question 5 of 15
Find the difference. Enter your answer, using the slash (/) as the fraction bar.
87
12 12
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Answer 1

To find the difference between 87 and 12 12, we need to convert 12 12 to an improper fraction.

12 12 = (12 x 2 + 12) / 2 = 36/2 + 12/2 = 48/2 = 24

Now we can subtract the fractions:

87 - 24/12 = 87 - 2 = 85

Therefore, the difference between 87 and 12 12 is 85.