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What is ?/? - 3/4 = 2/3

The image shows a mathematical equation with a blank square representing a missing value:

\[ \square - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{2}{3} \]

The equation is asking to find the value of the square that, when 3/4 is subtracted from it, results in 2/3. This is a basic algebraic problem that involves solving for the unknown variable.

To solve for \(\square\), you can add \(\frac{3}{4}\) to both sides of the equation:

\[
\square = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{4}
\]

Next, find a common denominator to add the fractions. The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12.

Convert the fractions:
\(\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{12}\)

\(\frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{12}\)

Add them:
\[
\square = \frac{8}{12} + \frac{9}{12} = \frac{17}{12}
\]

Thus, the value of the square is \(\frac{17}{12}\).
Transcribed Image Text:The image shows a mathematical equation with a blank square representing a missing value: \[ \square - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{2}{3} \] The equation is asking to find the value of the square that, when 3/4 is subtracted from it, results in 2/3. This is a basic algebraic problem that involves solving for the unknown variable. To solve for \(\square\), you can add \(\frac{3}{4}\) to both sides of the equation: \[ \square = \frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{4} \] Next, find a common denominator to add the fractions. The least common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12. Convert the fractions: \(\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{12}\) \(\frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{12}\) Add them: \[ \square = \frac{8}{12} + \frac{9}{12} = \frac{17}{12} \] Thus, the value of the square is \(\frac{17}{12}\).
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