Select the best answer for the question.

What is the difference between [tex]\frac{1261}{4}[/tex] and [tex]78 \frac{2}{3}[/tex]?

A. [tex]\frac{477}{12}[/tex]
B. [tex]57 \frac{7}{12}[/tex]
C. [tex]58 \frac{5}{12}[/tex]
D. [tex]48 \frac{1}{3}[/tex]



Answer :

Let's solve the question step-by-step:

1. Divide 1261 by 4:
[tex]\[ \frac{1261}{4} = 315.25 \][/tex]

2. Convert [tex]\(78 \frac{2}{3}\)[/tex] to an improper fraction:
[tex]\[ 78 \frac{2}{3} = 78 + \frac{2}{3} = 78 + 0.66666666666667 = 78.66666666666667 \][/tex]

3. Calculate the difference between the two numbers:
[tex]\[ 315.25 - 78.66666666666667 = 236.58333333333331 \][/tex]

4. Convert 236.58333333333331 back to a mixed number and then to a fraction:
[tex]\[ 236.58333333333331 = 236 + \frac{7}{12} = 236 \frac{7}{12} \][/tex]

So, the correct answer is:

C. [tex]\(58 \frac{5}{12}\)[/tex]