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Subtract -5/12 - 3/8
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To subtract fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator.

The least common multiple of 12 and 8 is 24.

So, we need to convert both fractions to have a denominator of 24:

-5/12 = -10/24 (multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2)

3/8 = 9/24 (multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3)

Now we can subtract:

-10/24 - 9/24 = -19/24

Therefore, -5/12 - 3/8 = -19/24.
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Answer:

-19/24

Explanation:

You need a common denominator for subtraction.

LCD = 24

-5/12 - 3/8 = -10/24 - 9/24 = -19/24

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