Question

simplify using properties 2/5x1/6-1/12+2/5x2/3

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Answer 1

Answer:

1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

2/5*1/6-1/12+2/5*2/3

2/30-1/12+4/15

4-5+16/60 (LCM- 60)

15/60

1/4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

simplify using properties

2/5x1/6-1/12+2/5x2/3

= 2/5x1/6 +2/5x2/3 - 1 1/2 commutative property

= 2/5(1/6+2/3)- 1 1/2 distributive property

= 2/5( 5/6)-1 1/2 inverse property

= 1/3-3/2 closure property

= -7/6

= - 1 1/6