simplify 5/12-1/7

Solution

simplify

\frac{5}{12} - \frac{1}{7}

\frac{23}{84}

Decimal Notation

0.27380 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{5}{12} - \frac{1}{7}

Least Common Multiplier of

12, 7 : 84

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{35}{84} - \frac{12}{84}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{35 - 12}{84}

35 - 12 = 23

= \frac{23}{84}

18 + 50 - 72

- 4 n + 5 + 6 n - 8

2 (\frac{4}{5}) (\frac{3}{4})

\frac{2}{4 + 5}

\frac{7 ^{- 5}}{7 ^{- 3}}