Answer
$-1/24$
Work Step by Step
When we add or subtract fractions, we start by making a common denominator (bottom of the fraction). Thus, we multiply 7/12 by 2/2 and 5/8 by 3/3 to obtain: $\frac{14}{24}-$($\frac{15}{24}$)=$-\frac{1}{24}$.
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 12 - Data Analysis and Probability - Get Ready! - Page 723: 2
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