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Subtract 2/3 and 1/4. ​

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Answer is 5/12 there is the work hope this helps
Subtract 2/3 and 1/4. ​-example-1
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Answer:

5/12

Explanation:

Find common denominators. Note that what you multiply to the denominator, you must multiply to the numerator as well. The common denominator is 12:

(2/3) * (4/4) = (8/12)

(1/4) * (3/3) = (3/12)

Subtract:

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

5/12 is your answer.

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