Discussion
1/4 of a number is subtracted from 1/3 of the number and the result is 12. The number is:
Answer: A
Let the number be x.
According to the question, \(\frac{1}{3}x - \frac{1}{4}x = 12\).
To subtract the fractions, find a common denominator, which is 12.
\(\frac{4x - 3x}{12} = 12\).
\(\frac{x}{12} = 12\).
\(x = 144\).
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