Question

Simplify:) ½ - ( ⅘ of ⅚) +¼​

Answer 1

Answer:

1/12

Step-by-step explanation:

½ -( ⅘ of ⅚ ) + ¼

= ½ - ⅔ +¼

= 1/12

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{12}$

Step-by-step explanation:

½ - ( ⅘ of ⅚) +¼​

= $\frac{1}{2}$ - ($\frac{4}{5}$*$\frac{5}{6}$) + $\frac{1}{4}$

=  $\frac{1}{2}$ - ($\frac{4}{6}$) + $\frac{1}{4}$

=  $\frac{6}{12}$ - ($\frac{8}{12}$) + $\frac{3}{12}$

= $\frac{6-8+3}{12}$

= $\frac{1}{12}$