Multiple Choice

A project estimator is using the equation 5=12y+23y34y{}5 = \frac{1}{2}y + \frac{2}{3}y - \frac{3}{4}y to calculate the total length of materials needed, yy. When following the 'clearing fractions' strategy, which equation represents the correct result after multiplying both sides of the equation by the least common denominator of 12 and simplifying each term?

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