Question

What is the difference between 5/6−5/12

? Use the fraction strip to help.



A. 0
B. 5/12
C. 7/12
D. 5/6

Answer 1

B. 5/12 the simply form is 10-5/12

Answer 2

`(5)/(12)`

Step-by-step explanation:

`(5)/(6) - (5)/(12)`

[ make the denominator same ]

`(10)/(12) - (5)/(12)`

[ apply fraction rule ]

`(10-5)/(12)`

[ simplify ]

`(5)/(12)`