Answer:
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