Question

Evaluate.

(7/12+1/3)−(1/2+2/8)

Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form by filling in the boxes.

Answer 1

7/12+1/3_1/2+2/8

lcm of 12 and 3 is 12-lcm of 2 and 8 is 8

8/12-3/8

=5/24