What is #7 3/4 - (5-1 1/4)#?

1 Answer
Jan 21, 2017

#4#

Explanation:

#7 3/4 - (5-1 1/4)" "larr# simplify the brackets

#=7 3/4 - (3 3/4)#

#=7 3/4 - 3 3/4#

There is already a common denominator.

Subtract the whole numbers: #7-3=4#

Subtract the fractions #3/4 -3/4 = 0#

#=4#