Question

What is 5 6 − 3 8 ? Choose the answer in the most simplified form. A. 1 3 B. 9 16 C. 1 12 D. 11 24

Answer 1

`\boxed{(11)/(24) }`

Explanation:

`(5)/(6)- (3)/(8)\\\\ =(5*4)/(6*4)- (3*3)/(8*3) \\\\=(20)/(24) - (9)/(24) \\\\=(20-9)/(24)`

What does
`(20-9)/(24)` equal?

`\boxed{(20-9)/(24)=(11)/(24) }`

Therefore, the correct answer is
`\boxed{(5)/(6)-(3)/(8)=(11)/(24) }`