Question

what should be subtracted from 17 3/7 to get 11 2/3 ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

6 1/12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us call the difference as x. So,

17 3/4 - x = 11 2/3

I can rewrite the fractions as complete fractions instead of mixed. So,

71/4 - x = 35/3

x = 71/4 - 35/3

i.e, x = (71*3 - 35*4)/4*3

i.e, x = (213 - 140)/12

i.e, x = 73/12

i.e, x = 6 1/12

Hope this helps!