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A farmer uses 1/3 of his land to grow corn and 1/4 to grow yams . What fraction of the land is left?

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User Qrsngky
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Answer:

5/12

Explanation:

you find the common factor of 12, divide 12 by the denominator, multiply the numerator by that, add the new numerators, put it on the denominator of 12, subtract it from 12/12

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User Capagris
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Answer:

7/12

Explanation:

3*4=12. 4/12+3/12=7/12.

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User RS Conley
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