Question

Dave and John are drinking lemonade. Dave drank 5/12 of the pitcher, and John drank 1/4 of the pitcher. How much lemonade is left in the pitcher?

Answer 1

Answer: 4/12

Step-by-step explanation:

1. find the lcd of the two fractions (12) and multiply denominator and numerator.

3/12, 5/12

2. Add the two fractions together

8/12

3. Subtract 8/12 from 12/12

4/12