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Subtract 4/7 from 5/12

5/12 - 4/7 is -13/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    4/7 = 4 × 12/7 × 12 = 48/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/84 - 48/84 = 35 - 48/84 = -13/84

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