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What is the value of 5 1/3 ​ - 4 12
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Answer:

The answer is 5/6.

Explanation:

If both the numbers are mixed then,

(5 1/3) - (4 1/2)

= {(3*5)+1}/3 - {(2*4)+1}/2

= (16/3) - (9/2)

= (32-27)/6

= 5/6

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4 < 5 < 12
4 is less than 5 is less than 12
4/
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< 5/
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< 12/
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