SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation; write answer in simplest form: 8 and 3/4 – 5 and 1/3

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Question 175581: Perform the indicated operation; write answer in simplest form:
8 and 3/4 – 5 and 1/3


Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write answer in simplest form:
8 and 3/4 – 5 and 1/3
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= (35/4) - (16/3)
lcd = 12
= (105/12) - (64/12)
= 41/12
= 3 5/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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