Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

`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)`