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What is 3 11/12 - 3/4? I have an upcoming test, and I need someone to explain it step-by-step.

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Answer:

3 1/6

Explanation:

First, we turn 11/12 and 3/4 to have the same denominator

3/4 x 3 is 9/12

11/12- 9/12 is 2/12

Now we add the extra 3 to 2/12 which is 3 2/12

3 2/12 can be simplified to 3 1/6

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