Question

Express the value of $9\frac{1}{3}-5\frac{3}{4}$ in its simplest form.

• A. $5\frac{4}{7}$
• B. $9\frac{1}{12}$
• C. $6\frac{2}{5}$
• D. $3\frac{7}{12}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $3\frac{7}{12}$

$9\frac{1}{3}-5\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{28}{3}-\frac{23}{4}$

=$\frac{112-69}{12}$

=$\frac{43}{12}$

=$3\frac{7}{12}$