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11 / 16 = p + 4 / 12

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Answer:

p = 17/48 or 0.354

Explanation:

11/16 = p + 4/12

subtract 4/12 from both sides

11/16 - 4/12 = p

convert so you have a common denominator

3(11/16) - 4(4/12)

33/48 - 16/48

= 17/48

p = 0.354

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