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3/4-2/3 in lowest tems

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Answer:

1/12

Explanation:


(3)/(4) - (2)/(3) \\ \\ = (3 * 3)/(4 * 3) - (2 * 4)/(3 * 4) \\ \\ = (9)/(12) - (8)/(12) \\ \\ = (9 - 8)/(12) \\ \\ = (1)/(12) \\

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Answer:

1/12

Explanation:

First, find common denominators. Note that what you do to the denominator, you must do to the numerator.

(3/4)(3/3) = 9/12

(2/3)(4/4) = 8/12

Subtract:

9/12 - 8/12 = 1/12

1/12 is your answer.

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