Question

What fraction must be subtracted from the sum of 1/4 and 1/6 to have three times of 1/12?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

let the fraction is a/b

so, acc. to question,

(1/4+1/6)-a/b = 3(1/12)

(6+4)/24-a/b = 3/12

10/24-3/12 = a/b

(10-6)/24 = a/b

4/24 = a/b

1/6 = a/b .... ans.