Question

Simplify: 3/4 + 5/6 - 1/3.

Solution

1. The LCM of 4, 6, and 3 is 12.
2. 3/4 = 9/12, 5/6 = 10/12, and 1/3 = 4/12.
3. 9/12 + 10/12 - 4/12 = 15/12 = 5/4 = 1 1/4.