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To solve the problem, we will find the result of by following these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Combine and :
Both fractions have the denominator of 4, so we add their numerators:
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Step 2: Deal with the remaining fractions and :
We can change to and find a common denominator of 20 for and :
Convert to .
Step 3: Now the expression is . Simplify the fraction part:
Subtract from :
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So the expression becomes . Write 1 as a fraction: .
Step 4: Now add :
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Therefore, the solution to the problem is . The correct answer choice is ().
Complete the following exercise:
\( \frac{3}{4}:\frac{5}{6}=\text{?} \)
You can only add numerators when fractions have the same denominator. Different denominators represent different-sized pieces, so you must convert to common pieces first!
List the multiples: 4 (4, 8, 12, 16, 20), 20 (20), 10 (10, 20). The LCD is 20 because it's the smallest number all denominators divide into evenly.
Simplify first! Convert to before finding the LCD. This makes the numbers smaller and easier to work with.
Follow the order from left to right and pay attention to the signs. In this problem: add , then add , then subtract .
Yes, but be careful with rounding errors! exactly, but some fractions create repeating decimals that might give slightly wrong final answers.
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