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Subtract. \newline712−12=\frac{7}{12} - \frac{1}{2} = ____\newlineUse the model to help you.

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Q. Subtract. \newline712−12=\frac{7}{12} - \frac{1}{2} = ____\newlineUse the model to help you.
  1. Find LCD: Find a common denominator for the fractions 712\frac{7}{12} and 12\frac{1}{2}. The least common denominator (LCD) between 1212 and 22 is 1212.
  2. Convert 1/21/2 to 1212: Convert 1/21/2 to a fraction with a denominator of 1212. Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 66. So, 1/21/2 becomes 6/126/12.
  3. Subtract fractions: Subtract the two fractions: 712−612\frac{7}{12} - \frac{6}{12}.
  4. Perform subtraction: Perform the subtraction: 712−612=112.\frac{7}{12} - \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{12}.

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