Answer:
B) 34/48
Step-by-step explanation:
The easiest common denominator to find is the product of the denominators you have.
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The difference is ...
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<em>Additional comment</em>
The difference numerator and denominator have a common factor of 2, so can be reduced to 17/24. The denominator 24 could have been used as the common denominator from the start.
5/6 -1/8 = 20/24 -3/24 = 17/24 . . . . reduced result
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Using the <em>least common denominator</em> does not always result in a reduced sum or difference. If some other denominator is used (as here), then you can be assured that the result will need to be reduced to get to lowest terms.
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Answer:
Order summands
2
Subtract
5
.
1
5.1
5.1
from both sides of the equation
3
Simplify
4
Divide both sides of the equation by the same term
5
Simplify
Step-by-step explanation:
1 day use 4 bags
? day use 1/2 bag
Cross multiply
(1•1/2)/4= 1/2•1/4= 1/8 of the day
In 1/8 of the day 1/2 of bag of milk will be used.