Question

Solve for B

b+2/3= 1 1/4
Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form in the box.
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Answer 1

B=7/12
Trust me I did it for school

Answer 2

`b = (7)/(12)`

Explanation:

`b + (2)/(3) = 1(1)/(4)\\\\b = 1(1)/(4) - (2)/(3)\\\\b = (5)/(4) - (2)/(3)\\\\b = (5(3))/(4(3)) - (2(4))/(3(4))\\\\b = (15)/(12) - (8)/(12)\\\\b = (7)/(12)`