Solve 5/12-1/3=1/

$$\frac{ 5 }{ 12 } - \frac{ 1 }{ 3 } = \frac{ 1 }{ }$$

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Solution Steps

Divide 1 by 1 to get 1.

$$\frac{5}{12}-\frac{1}{3}=1$$

Least common multiple of 12 and 3 is 12. Convert \frac{5}{12} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 12.

$$\frac{5}{12}-\frac{4}{12}=1$$

Since \frac{5}{12} and \frac{4}{12} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{5-4}{12}=1$$

Subtract 4 from 5 to get 1.

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

Convert 1 to fraction \frac{12}{12}.

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

Compare \frac{1}{12} and \frac{12}{12}.

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