Solve 41/4-12/3=17/4

$$4 \frac { 1 } { 4 } - 1 \frac { 2 } { 3 } = \frac { 17 } { 4 }$$

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Solution Steps

Multiply both sides of the equation by 12, the least common multiple of 4,3.

$$3\left(4\times 4+1\right)-4\left(3+2\right)=51$$

Multiply 4 and 4 to get 16.

$$3\left(16+1\right)-4\left(3+2\right)=51$$

Add 16 and 1 to get 17.

$$3\times 17-4\left(3+2\right)=51$$

Multiply 3 and 17 to get 51.

$$51-4\left(3+2\right)=51$$

Add 3 and 2 to get 5.

$$51-4\times 5=51$$

Multiply -4 and 5 to get -20.

$$51-20=51$$

Subtract 20 from 51 to get 31.

$$31=51$$

Compare 31 and 51.

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