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Simplify 1\(\frac{3}{4} - (2 \frac{1}{3} + 4)\)

Simplify 1\(\frac{3}{4} - (2 \frac{1}{3} + 4)\)
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  • A 3\(\frac{5}{12}\)
  • B 2\(\frac{7}{12}\)
  • C -4 \(\frac{7}{12}\)
  • D -5 \(\frac{7}{12}\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1\(\frac{3}{4} - (2 \frac{1}{3} + 4)\) = \(\frac{7}{4} - (\frac{7}{3} + \frac{4}{1})\); \(\frac{7 + 12}{3}\)
\(\frac{7}{4} - \frac{19}{3} = \frac{21 + 76}{12}\)
= \(\frac{-55}{12} = -4 \frac{7}{12}\)

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