Simplify 2\(\frac{5}{12}\) - 1\(\frac{7}{8}\) x \(\frac{6}{5}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{6}\)
B
\(\frac{13}{20}\)
C
\(\frac{11}{30}\)
D
\(\frac{9}{4}\)
E
\(\frac{5}{3}\)
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
2\(\frac{5}{12}\) - 1\(\frac{7}{8}\) x \(\frac{6}{5}\) = \(\frac{29}{12}\) - \(\frac{15}{8}\) x \(\frac{6}{5}\)
= \(\frac{29}{12}\) - \(\frac{9}{4}\)
= \(\frac{29 - 27}{12}\)
= \(\frac{2}{12}\)
= \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32662)