I still cannot figure this one out can you please tell me...
11/12 + (-2/3) = ?
The answer choices are
1/4
13/12
-1/6
-7/12
Ahh -- that's better.
11/12 - 8/12 = ?
You'll need to simplify your answer.
3/12 = 1/4
thanks!!!!
You're welcome!
To find the sum of fractions, you need to have a common denominator. The common denominator for 12 and 3 is 12.
1. First, convert 11/12 to a fraction with a denominator of 12.
To do this, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1 to maintain the fraction's value:
(11/12) * (1/1) = 11/12.
2. Next, convert -2/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 12.
Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 4:
(-2/3) * (4/4) = -8/12.
3. Now that both fractions have the same denominator, we can add them together:
11/12 + (-8/12) = (11 - 8) / 12 = 3/12 = 1/4.
Therefore, the answer is 1/4.