SOLUTION: How do you solve a 2 by 2 determinant with fractions? 1/2 1/4 -7/6 6/11

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Question 206068: How do you solve a 2 by 2 determinant with fractions?
1/2 1/4
-7/6 6/11
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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The determinant is:
(1/2 * 6/11) - (1/4 * -7/6)
(6/22) + (1/4 * 7/6)
(6/22) + (7/24)
(3/11) + (7/24)
(72/264) + (77/254)
(72+77)/254
149/254