Chapter 0, Problem 17PR

To determine

The correct difference.

Answer to Problem 17PR

The correct differenceis $\frac{1}{6}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given :

  $\frac{11}{12}-\frac{3}{4}$

Solution:

The difference;

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{11}{12}-\frac{3}{4}\\ =\frac{11-9}{12}=\frac{2}{12}\\ =\frac{1}{6}\end{array}$

The correct difference is $\frac{1}{6}$ .