Question

Subtract:
5/8 - 1/12

Answer 1

i got 68/96
but that is not one of my answer choices

Answer 2

0.54166666666

Answer 3

that is not one of my answer choices

Answer 4

68/96 can be reduced

Answer 5

make sure you reduce all fractions as much as possible when you get to the final answer

Answer 6

so would it be 28/96

Answer 7

68 and 96 have what factors in common?

Answer 8

ummmm.....

Answer 9

oh i guess 68/96 isn't the answer even when you reduce that...let's do it this way

5/8 - 1/12

15/24 - 1/12 ... multiply top and bottom of the first fraction by 3

15/24 - 2/24 ... multiply top and bottom of the second fraction by 2

(15-2)/24

13/24

Answer 10

so the answer is 13/24

Answer 11

thanks for all your help Jim! :)

Answer 12

you're welcome