ok heres the problem
11/12 - 1/6 =
when you are subtracting since 6 times 2 is 12 can i just bring over the 11/12 and add that so it would be 11/12 - 2/12 =
You have set it up perfectly:
First get the denominators to match (which you have done)
11/12- (2*1)/(2*6) = 11/12 - 2/12
Then subtract and simplify if possible
= 9/12
= 3/4
2/12 is the same as 1/6
You should also observe the proper "order of operations". If you are subtracting fractions, no big deal. However, if that problem is to be read as:
"11 divided by 12 minus 1 divided by 6"....
PEMDAS:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/orderops.htm
BODMAS:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-bodmas.h...
Your answer would be 0.75 or 3/4
Yes you can. Answer is 9/12 or 3/4
why not...... tht wont make a difference
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You have set it up perfectly:
First get the denominators to match (which you have done)
11/12- (2*1)/(2*6) = 11/12 - 2/12
Then subtract and simplify if possible
= 9/12
= 3/4
2/12 is the same as 1/6
You should also observe the proper "order of operations". If you are subtracting fractions, no big deal. However, if that problem is to be read as:
"11 divided by 12 minus 1 divided by 6"....
PEMDAS:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/orderops.htm
BODMAS:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-bodmas.h...
Your answer would be 0.75 or 3/4
Yes you can. Answer is 9/12 or 3/4
why not...... tht wont make a difference