Question

Evaluate the expression 5/12-4/9

Answer 1

5 over 12 - 4 over 9

4 over 9 (⬅simplify); 5 over 12 (⬅simplify)

Now look for the LCM (Least Common Multiple): 36

So, then you ➡ 5 × 3 - (4 × 4) over 36

Therefore your answer would have to be ➡- 1 over 36


(- 1/36)

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