7/8-5/12=
21/24-10/24=11/24
Can you check to see if I did this right and if not can you help me figure it out.
Thank you for all your help.
Yes! You're right! :-)
Thank you Ms. Sue :)
You're very welcome, Matt.
To check if you did the calculation correctly, let's go through the steps of solving the equation:
Step 1: Find a common denominator for the fractions in the subtraction. The common denominator for 8 and 12 is 24.
Step 2: Convert both the fractions to have a denominator of 24.
7/8 becomes (7/8) * (3/3) = 21/24.
5/12 becomes (5/12) * (2/2) = 10/24.
Step 3: Subtract the two fractions.
21/24 - 10/24 = (21 - 10)/24 = 11/24.
So, your calculation is correct. The result is indeed 11/24.
If there are any more questions or if you need further explanations, feel free to ask!