Solve the following exercise:
1211−31−61=?
To solve 1211−31−61, we will follow these steps:
- Step 1: Identify the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
- Step 2: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD
- Step 3: Perform the subtraction
Now, let's work through these steps:
Step 1: Identify the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators are 12, 3, and 6. The least common denominator is 12.
Step 2: Convert each fraction
- The fraction 1211 already has a denominator of 12.
- Convert 31 to a denominator of 12: 31=3×41×4=124.
- Convert 61 to a denominator of 12: 61=6×21×2=122.
Step 3: Perform the subtraction
Now that the fractions have the same denominator, subtract the numerators:
1211−124−122=1211−4−2=125.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 125.