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What is 5/12 - 1/3 = in simplest form

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5/12 -1/3
get 1/3 to have the same denominator
(1/3 x 4)
5/12 - 4/12
= 1/12
User Pinale
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Answer:


(1)/(12)

Explanation:

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What is 5/12 - 1/3 = in simplest form-example-1
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