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What is 5/6 - 3/8 help plzzz

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Answer:


(11)/(24)

Explanation:


(5)/(6) - (3)/(8)

First we need common denominators. What's the least common mulitple of 6 and 8? 24. 6 x (4) = 24 and 8 x (3) = 24


(5)/(6) = (20)/(24) and
(3)/(8) = (9)/(24)


(20)/(24) - (9)/(24)

20 - 9 = 11

Our answer is:
(11)/(24)

User Hurlenko
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Answer:

11/24

Explanation:

5/6 -3/8

We need to get a common denominator of 24

5/6 *4/4 - 3/8*3/3

20/24 - 9/24

11/24

User Sgaduuw
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