SOLUTION: If (3/4-2/3)+(1/2+2/3)is calculated and the answer reduced to simplest terms, what is the denominator of the resulting fraction? I know that the answer to this problem is 12,

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Question 366035: If (3/4-2/3)+(1/2+2/3)is calculated and the answer reduced to simplest terms, what is the denominator of the resulting fraction?

I know that the answer to this problem is 12, but I need to know how to work the problem out to get the answer....thank you.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use a common denominator, 4%2A3=12
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