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Problem

Is this statement correct: \$8 35/14 − 7 24/16 = 9\$?

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Step

Given Problem is

\$8 35/14 − 7 24/16\$

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Step

Convert the the mixed fractions into improper fractions

\$147/14 - 136/16\$

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Step

Now, take the LCM of the denominators

LCM of 14, 16 is 112

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Step

Multiply the numerator and denominator of each fraction by a number so that they have the LCM as their new denominator

\$((147 times 8) - (136 times 7))/112\$

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Step

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same

\$(1176 - 952)/112\$

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Step

After subtracting we get

\$224/112\$

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Step

Simplify the fraction we get,

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Step

No, \$8 35/14 − 7 24/16 ≠ 9\$

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

This option is incorrect because the expression does not equal 9 after simplifying

Wrong Yes

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Choice-B

This option is correct because simplifying the expression gives a result 2

Correct No

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Choice-C

This option is incorrect because only one option can be correct

Wrong Both

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Choice-D

This option is incorrect because "No" is the correct choice

Wrong None

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Answer

Option

B

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Sumup

Please summarize choices