Question

What is subtracted from 12(5/8) to get 6(2/3)?
5(24/25)
5(23/24)
5(21/24)
3(23/24)

Answer 1

Answer:

5(21/24)

Step-by-step explanation:

To get the number which is to be subtracted from 12(5/8) to get 6(2/3) we have to subtract 6(2/3) from 12 (5/8).

So , 12 5 - 6 2 LCM= 8×3= 24

8 3

= 101 - 20

8. 3

= 101×3- 20×8

24

= 303- 160

24

= 143 = 5 21

24. 24

= 5(21/24)

Hope this helps you.