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What is the value of 1/2+(-5/6)+1/4

What is the value of 1/2+(-5/6)+1/4-example-1
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(1)/(2) - (5)/(6) = (3)/(6) - (5)/(6) = - (2)/(6) \\ \\ = - (1)/(3) + (1)/(4) = - (4)/(12) + (3)/(12) = - (1)/(12)

There are denominator equalizations in between :)

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Answer:

B. -1/12

Explanation:

1/2 - 5/6 + 1/4 = -1/12

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