Question

Subtract -5 / 16 from 7 / 12.
explain.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:



7/12- (-5/6)

= 7+10 / 12

17/12

Answer 2

Answer:

13/48

Step-by-step explanation:

7/12 - 5/16

denominators of both fractions aren't same. To make the denominators same,

Multiply numerator and denominator of first fraction (7/12) by 16 (denominator of other fraction)

7×16/12×16 = 112/192

Now multiply numerator and denominator of other fraction (5/16) by 12 denominator of first fraction)

-5×12/ 16×12 = -60/192

Now the denominator of both fractions is same i.e 192. So,

112 60 112-60

----- - ----- = ----------

192 192 192

52/192 = 13/48 Ans.