MathematicsQuestion 2 of 120
Subtract: 5/6 - 1/4.
a.4/2
b.2/3
c.1/2
d.7/12
Explanation
The least common denominator is 12. Convert 5/6 to 10/12 and 1/4 to 3/12. Then 10/12 - 3/12 = 7/12.
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