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How is the difference 14/15-5/12 written as a decimal?

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14 / 15 - 5 / 12 LCM of 12 and 15 is 60.

(14/15)*(60/60) - (5/12)*(60/60)

= 56 / 60 - 25 / 60

= (56 - 25) / 60

= 31 / 60. To change to decimal, use your calculator.

= 0.51667
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