Question

What is 3 and 1/8 - 7/12 make sure to show your working.

Answer 1

≈2.5416 or 61/24

Explanation:

3 1/8 = 25/8

25/8-7/12

25 x 3 75

---- = --------

8 x 3 24

7 x 2 14

---- = -----

12 x 2 24

75/24 - 14/24 = 61/24

61/24 ≈ 2.5416

Answer 2

2 13/24

Explanation:

3 + 1/8 - 7/12

Lcm: 24

[24(3) + 3(1) - 2(7)]/24

(72+3-14)/24

61/24

(48+13)/24

2 13/24