Question

what must be taken 14 1/12 to leave 8 2/3

Answer 1

Answer:

The required number is 16/3 or 5 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required number be 'x'. Then,

A/q, 14 1/12 - x = 8 2/3

Or, 168/12 - x = 26/3

Or, 168/12 - 26/3 = x

Or, x = 64/12 = 16/3 = 5 1/3