4 1/12 + (-5 1/3)=
-1 1/4
Eliminate the negative and change the operation.
=4 1/12 − 5 1/3
Rewrite your equation with the parts separated.
=4 + 1 1/2 − 5 − 1/3
Solve the whole numbers.
4−5= −1
Solve the fractions.
1 1/2 − 1/3=?
Find the LCD of 1/12 and 1/3 and rewrite to solve the equivalent fractions. (Least Common Denominator)
LCD = 12
1 1/2 − 4 1/2= −3 1/2
Reduce the fraction, 3/12.
−3 1/2 = −1/4
Combine the whole and fraction.
−1 − 1/4= −1 and 1/4
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