Question 36
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify: 1¾ − (2⅓ + 4).
- A.3 5/12
- B.2 7/12
- C.−4 7/12
- D.−5 5/12
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (−4 7/12)
Explanation
7/4 − 19/3 = (21 − 76)/12 = −55/12 = −4 7/12.
Simplify: 1¾ − (2⅓ + 4).
Answer: C (−4 7/12)
7/4 − 19/3 = (21 − 76)/12 = −55/12 = −4 7/12.