SOLUTION: what is the difference between 126 1/4 and 78 2/3?

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Question 190093: what is the difference between 126 1/4 and 78 2/3?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the difference between 126 1/4 and 78 2/3?
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= (4*126+1)/4 -(3*78+2)/3
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= 505/4 - 236/3
= (3*505 - 4*236)/12
= 571/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.