Question

how do you simplify 11 1/12 - 2 2/3

Answer 1

convert the second fraction to 12ths

Answer 2

2 2/3 = 2 8/12

Answer 3

you can also convert to improper fractions so we have
133/12 - 32/12 = 101/12

now e can convert that back to a mixed number

Answer 4

any questions?

Answer 5

to convert 2/3 to 12ths we multiply numerator and denominator by 4
2* 4 = 8
- = -
3* 4 = 12