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what is 5/12 - 3 /8 in simplest form

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To subtract two fraction we have to make common denominator. We can do this by multiplying or dividing numerator and denominator by the same number in one fraction.
Lets do this.
[tex] \frac{5}{12}- \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5*2}{12*2}- \frac{3*3}{8*3}= \frac{10}{24}- \frac{9}{24} = \frac{1}{24} [/tex] - its the result
allenvaranat98
The answer is:
5/12 times the top and bottom by 2
3/8 times the top and bottom by 3
both denominators wold be 24.
You should get1/24
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