Explanation
To simplify the expression , follow these steps:
1. Calculate :
First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
Find a common denominator for and . The least common denominator is 6:
Now subtract:
2. Subtract the result from :
Convert to an improper fraction:
Convert to a fraction with denominator 4:
Now subtract:
Find a common denominator, which is 12:
Subtract:
3. Add to :
Convert to a fraction with denominator 12:
Add:
Convert to a mixed number:
The final result is .
The correct answer is C. 4 \frac{5}{12}.