what is 2 7/12 - 5/12
\(2 \frac{7}{12} - 0 \frac{5}{12} \\ 2-0 = 2 \\ \frac{7}{12}- \frac{5}{12} = \frac{2}{12} \\ \frac{2}{12} =\frac{1}{6} \\ 2 + \frac{1}{6} = 2 \frac{1}{6}\)
2 7/12 - 5/12Convert 2 7/12 to an improper fraction:31/12 - 5/12Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators:26/12Convert to a mixed number:2 1/6