Question

find the sum 1) 1 7/8 - 5/12​

Answer 1

Answer:

29/12

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

$1 \frac{11}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation:

L.C.M of 8 and 12 is 24.

$1 \frac{7}{8} = \frac{15}{8} = \frac{15}{8} \times \frac{3}{3} = \frac{45}{24}$

$\frac{5}{12} \times \frac{2}{2} = \frac{10}{24}$

$\frac{45}{24} - \frac{10}{24} = \frac{35}{24}$