Question

Using 6 as a denominator, what fraction completes the following equation: 1 − 2/12 = ? a.4/6 c. 3/6 b.5/6 d. 2/6

Answer 1

5/6

Explanation:

`1-(2)/(12)=1-(1)/(6)=(1*6)/(1*6)-(1)/(6)\\\\=(6)/(6)-(1)/(6)=(6-1)/(6)=(5)/(6)`