Question

Which fraction is 3/4 more than 2/3?
A.1 5/7
B.1 5/12
C.5/7
D.5/12​

Answer 1

1 5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3}{4} + \frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{9 + 8}{12}$

$\frac{17}{12}$

1 whole 5/12

Answer 2

To find:

The fraction that is 3/4 more than 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to find the fraction which is 3/4 more than 2/3, simply add the two fractions.

Thus the required fraction

= 2/3 + 3/4

= (2 × 4 + 3 × 3)/12

= (8 + 9)/12

= 17/12

= 1 5/12

Final answer: Option B. 1 5/12

The required fraction is 1 5/12.

Note:

Let the fraction be x.

Then, x - 2/3 = 3/4

⇒ x = 3/4 + 2/3

⇒ x = 17/12

⇒ x = 1 5/12

The required fraction is 1 5/12.