(7)/(12)-(3)/(12) - subtraction of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 7/12 - 3/12 = ?
• Fractions have a common denominator: 12
• 7/12 - 3/12 = (7-3)/12
• (7-3)/12 = 4/12
• 4/12 = 1/3

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{7}{12 }-\frac{ 3}{12 }=? $

Fractions have a common denominator: 12

$ \frac{7}{12 }-\frac{ 3}{12 }= \frac{(7-3)}{12} $

$ \frac{(7-3)}{12 }=\frac{ 4}{12} $

$ \frac{4}{12 }=\frac{ 1}{3} $

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