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Using 6 as a denominator, what fraction completes the following equation: 1 − 2/12 = ? a.4/6 c. 3/6 b.5/6 d. 2/6

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Answer:

5/6

Explanation:


1-(2)/(12)=1-(1)/(6)=(1*6)/(1*6)-(1)/(6)\\\\=(6)/(6)-(1)/(6)=(6-1)/(6)=(5)/(6)

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