Question

What is 2/3 - 5/12 equal to​

Answer 1

1/4 = 0.25

Explanation:

2/3 - 5/12

Least common multiple of 3 and 12 is 12. Convert 2/3 and 5/12 to fractions with denominator 12.

8/12 - 5/12

Since 8/12 and 5/12 have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

8-5/12

Subtract 5 from 8 to get 3.

3/12

Reduce the fraction 3/12 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 3.

1/4

Answer 2

8/12-5/12=3/12 or 1/4 :)