SOLUTION: I am struggling to understand how can 3/4-2/3=1/12
But -3/4-2/4= 17/12
I know it is prob a simple answer but I am at a loss.
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But -3/4-2/4= 17/12
I know it is prob a simple answer but I am at a loss.
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Question 530788: I am struggling to understand how can 3/4-2/3=1/12
But -3/4-2/4= 17/12
I know it is prob a simple answer but I am at a loss. Answer by ptaylor(2048) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! ok
3/4 - 2/3= The lowest common denominator is 12
3/4=9/12
and
2/3=8/12
soooo
9/12-8/12=1/12
-3/4-2/4=
-9/12-8/12=-17/12
Hope this helps---ptaylor
