What is 5 6 − 3 8 ? Choose the answer in the most simplified form. A. 1 3 B. 9 16 C. 1 12 D. 11 24

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Answer:

$\boxed{(11)/(24) }$

Explanation:

$(5)/(6)- (3)/(8)\\\\ =(5*4)/(6*4)- (3*3)/(8*3) \\\\=(20)/(24) - (9)/(24) \\\\=(20-9)/(24)$

$\boxed{(20-9)/(24)=(11)/(24) }$

Therefore, the correct answer is
$\boxed{(5)/(6)-(3)/(8)=(11)/(24) }$

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