Answer
-1/24
Work Step by Step
In order to add or subtract fractions, we start by making a common denominator (bottom of the fraction). Thus, we multiply 5/8 by 3/3 and 7/12 by 2/2 to obtain:
$\frac{14}{24}-$($\frac{15}{24}$)=-$\frac{1}{24}$.
Algebra 1
by Hall, Prentice
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133500403
ISBN 13:
978-0-13350-040-0
Chapter 12 - Data Analysis and Probability - Get Ready - Page 711: 2
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