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Subtract. Then, in two or more complete sentences, explained how you found the difference. In your explanation, make sure to include any equivalent expressions you wrote, any rules you used, and the answer.

-1 5/12 - 7/12

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7/12 - 1 5/12 = 7-5 = 2
= 1 2/12 ( the whole came from 1 5/12 )
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

the reasoning behind this is because it is negative and negative so negative plus negative equal still negative and 5+7 = 12 so just add that denominator under it and then you get 12/12 which can be turned into 1 so then -1-1= -2

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