Question

What is 7/12-1/3 in to the simplest form

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

To be able to add/subtract fractions the denominators must be the same :

1/3 = 4/12

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same :

7/12 - 4/12 = 3/12

Simplify by cancelling :

3/12 = 1/4

Our final answer is 1/4

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Answer 2

Given:

`(7)/(12)-(1)/(3)`

Simplify the expression,

`\begin{gathered} (7)/(12)-(1)/(3)=((7*3)-(1*12))/(12*3) \\ =(21-12)/(36) \\ =(9)/(36) \\ =(1)/(4) \end{gathered}`

Answer: 1/4