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What is 2 7/12 - 5/12

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2 (7)/(12) - 0 (5)/(12) \\ 2-0 = 2 \\ (7)/(12)- (5)/(12) = (2)/(12) \\ (2)/(12) =(1)/(6) \\ 2 + (1)/(6) = 2 (1)/(6)
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2 7/12 - 5/12

Convert 2 7/12 to an improper fraction:

31/12 - 5/12

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators:

26/12

Convert to a mixed number:

2 1/6
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