Question

a janitor had 2/3 of a cleaning solution. he used 1/4 of the solution in an day. how much of the bottle did he use?​

Answer 1

5/12 of the cleaning solution.

Explanation:

2/3 – 1/4

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2 × 4

= 8/12

3 × 4

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1 x 3

= 3/12

4 x 3

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8 – 3

12

= 5/12

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Hopefully this makes sense!