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What is 2 5/12 - 1 8/12 = ?

User Mario B
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Answer:

3/4.

Explanation:

Convert both of the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

2 5/12 becomes 29/12, 1 8/12 becomes 20/12.

From there, subtract 20/12 from 29/12 and you get 9/12.

Simplify 9/12 to get 3/4.

Your answer is 3/4.

I hope this helped, have a nice day.

User Sarvesh Yadav
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0.75 or 3/4
hoped this helped ✅
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