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Simplify each expression below.

Select the 2 choices that are greater than 1/3.

A)2/3-1/8
B)5/6-1/4
C)2/3-2/5
D)1 and 1/4-1 and 1/8

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A: 2/3 - 1/8 = 16/24 - 3/24 = 13/24  which is greater than 1/3. 8/24 = 1/3

B: 5/6 - 1/4 = 20/24 - 6/24 = 14/24 which is greater than 1/3. 8/24 = 1/3

C: 10/15 - 6/15 = 4/15. 5/15 = 1/3. This is smaller than 1/3

D: 1 1/4 - 1 1/8 = 1/8 which is less than 1/3

Answer: A and B