Question

Use the commutative properties to simplify the expression. 1/4 + 1/3 +3/4

A. 1/12 (3+4+9) = 1/12(16)= 16/12 = 1 1/3

B.1/4 + 3/4 + 1/3 = 1 + 1/3 = 1 1/3

C. (1/4 + 1/3) + 3/4 = 7/12 + 9/12 = 16/12 = 1 1/3

D.1/4 + (1/3 + 3/4) = 1/4 + 13/12 = 16/12 = 1 1/3​

Answer 1

Choice B

Choice A = distributive property

Choice C & D = Associate Property

Explanation:

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