Question

Find the value of 5/8 - 1/4 + (-7/12)

Answer 1

Answer:

-5/24

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 - 1/4 + (-7/12) = 5/8 - 1/4 - 7/12

LCM of 8, 4 and 12 is 24.

so,5/8 - 1/4 - 7/12 = (5×3)/24 - (1×6)/24 - (7×2)/24

= 15/24 - 6/24 - 14/24 = (15-6-14)/24 = -5/24

hence, our answer is -5/24

Answer 2

Answer:

=-5/24 ,explained in attachment

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