Asked by alice
simplify 11/12-(1/3+1/4)
Answers
DrBob 222
11/12-(1/3+1/4) =
11/12 - 1/3 - 1/4 =
get a common denominator which is 12.
11/12 - 4/12 - 3/12 =
Add the numerators to obtain
11-4-3 = 4 so the answer is
4/12 which reduces to 1/3
Check my work.
11/12 - 1/3 - 1/4 =
get a common denominator which is 12.
11/12 - 4/12 - 3/12 =
Add the numerators to obtain
11-4-3 = 4 so the answer is
4/12 which reduces to 1/3
Check my work.
drwls
Write all fractions with a common denominator, than add or subtract numerators.
11/12 - 4/12 - 3/12 = -4/12 = -1/3
11/12 - 4/12 - 3/12 = -4/12 = -1/3
DrBob 222
+1/3 ??
drwls
duh yes 1/3