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Tom had 7/12 of a pizza. Hus liltle sister came along and took 2/5 of his pizza away. How much does tomhave left?

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The answer would be 11/60 or 0.183. All you do is subtract 7/12 - 2/5
User Nandi
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7/12-2/5
You need to make the denominator the same soo
7/12 x 5
2/5 x 12

35/60-24/60
(35-24)= 11
Sooo 11/60
User Raechel
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