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12 5/6 -7 1/3
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12 5/6 - 7 1/3

12-7= 5 and

5/6-1/3= {lcm of 6 and 3}

5-2/6= 3/6

3/6 = 1/2

final answer = 5 1/2

User Naki
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Answer: 5 1/2

Explanation:

12 5/6 - 7 1/3

Find an equivalent fraction for 7 1/3

12 5/6 - 7 2/6

5 3/6

Simplify

5 1/2

User Kett
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