Question

8 5/12 - 6 3/4 (be sure to simplify if necessary)

Answer 1

Explanation:

8 5/12 - 6 3/4

convert to improper fraction

8 x 12 + 5 = 101/12

6 × 4 + 3 = 27/4

101/12 - 27/4

write all the numerators above least common denominators

101 - 81/12

20/12

cancel out the common factor of 4

5/3

Answer 2

Answer: 1 8/12 or simplified as 1 2/3

Step-by-step explanation: add 1/4 or 3/12 to the question to make it 8 5/12 - 7 and then use basic facts to get an answer of 1 5/12. Plus the addition of 3/12 we added before to get your final answer 1 8/12 simplified as 1 2/3.