3 1/3 - 2 7/12 Please help me sorry its a mixed number

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asked Jan 27, 2021 54.1k views

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Aurelle · Answer 1 · 2021-01-29T21:43:29+0000

Answer:

3 1/3 - 2 7/12 = 3/4

Explanation:

Find the improper fractions:

3 1/3 = 10/3

2 7/12 = 31/12

Find the common denominator:

10/3 = 40/12

31/12

Subtract:

40/12 - 31/12 = 9/12

Simply:

9/12 = 3/4