Question

if the sum of 1/2,1/3and1/4 is taken away from the difference of 5 and 17/5, the value of the given result is
1. 8/15
2. 31/60
3. 29/60
4. 13/12

♤please solve with explanation♧​

Answer 1

Answer: 2) 31/60

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 = 13/12

5 - 17/5 = 8/5

By the problem,

  8/5 - 13/12 = 31/60 (answer)