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How do I do 9 2/3 - 6 3/4?

User Mildre
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Answer:

35/12 or 2 11/12

Explanation:

9 2/3 = 29/3

6 3/4 = 27/4

29/3 - 27/4 = 35/12

User Jimmy Zelinskie
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Answer:

35/12

Explanation:

9 2/3 = 29 / 3

6 3/4 = 27 / 4

We have to find the common denominator. In this case, it is 12

29/3 x 4/4 = 116/12

27/4 x 3/3 = 81/12

Now we can subtract both fractions.

116/12 - 81/12 = 35/12

So, the answer is 35/12

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