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Subtract. Express your answer in lowest form. 8 1/4 minus 5 2/3 a. 3 5/12 b. 3 7/12 c. 2 5/12 d. 2 7/12

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Answer:

D. 2 7/12

Explanation:

8 1/4 - 5 2/3

Turn to improper fractions.

33/4 - 17/3

Make the denominators equal.

99/12 - 68/12

Subtract the fractions since denominators are equal.

31/12

= 2 7/12

User Brushtakopo
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Answer:


2 (7)/(12)

Answer D is correct.

Explanation:


8 (1)/(4) - 5 (2)/(3) \\ (33)/(4) - (17)/(3) \\ (99 - 68)/(12) \\ (31)/(12) = 2 (7)/(12)

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