subtract.\n\\( \\frac { 1 } { 2 } - \\frac { 1 } { 12 } = \\)\nsubmit

Explanation:

Step1: Find the common denominator

The common denominator of (2) and (12) is (12). Rewrite (\frac{1}{2}) as (\frac{1\times6}{2\times6}=\frac{6}{12}).

Step2: Subtract the fractions

Now subtract (\frac{1}{12}) from (\frac{6}{12}), so (\frac{6}{12}-\frac{1}{12}=\frac{6 - 1}{12}).

Step3: Simplify the result

(\frac{6-1}{12}=\frac{5}{12}).

Answer:

(\frac{5}{12})