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PLSSS HELP IF YOU TURLY KNOW THISS

PLSSS HELP IF YOU TURLY KNOW THISS-example-1
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Write both fractions in terms of a common denominator. In this case, it's the least common multiple of 6 and 12, which is 12 = 2•6. So multiply the first fraction by 2/2, then simplify:


\frac46 - \frac3{12} = \left(\frac22*\frac46\right) - \frac3{12} = (2*4)/(2*6)-\frac3{12} = \frac8{12}-\frac3{12} = (8-3)/(12) = \boxed{\frac5{12}}

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