Question

Subtract and write the difference in simplest form 12 5/8 - 7 1/3

Answer 1

5 7/24

Explanation:

Given the following mathematical expression;

12 5/8 - 7 1/3

First of all, we would subtract the whole numbers;

12 5/8 - 7 1/3 = (12 - 7) 5/8 - 1/3

12 5/8 - 7 1/3 = 5 [5/8 - 1/3]

Next, we subtract the fractions from each other;

5/8 - 1/3

Lowest common multiple (lcm) = 24

5/8 - 1/3 = (15 - 8)/24

5/8 - 1/3 = 7/24

Combining the two parts, we have;

12 5/8 - 7 1/3 = 5 7/24