Question

What is 3 and 1/8 - 7/12 make sure to show your working.

Answer 1

Answer:

2 13/24

Step-by-step explanation:

3 + 1/8 - 7/12

Lcm: 24

[24(3) + 3(1) - 2(7)]/24

(72+3-14)/24

61/24

(48+13)/24

2 13/24

Answer 2

Answer:

≈2.5416 or 61/24

Step-by-step explanation:

3 1/8 = 25/8

25/8-7/12

25  x  3           75

----            =   --------  

8    x  3           24

7     x  2          14

----             =    -----

12    x 2           24

75/24 - 14/24 = 61/24

61/24 ≈ 2.5416