How to solve 5/12 - 73/18

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{5}{12}-\frac{73}{18}$$

$-\frac{131}{36}\approx -3.638888889$

Least common multiple of $12$ and $18$ is $36$. Convert $\frac{5}{12}$ and $\frac{73}{18}$ to fractions with denominator $36$.

$$\frac{15}{36}-\frac{146}{36}$$

Since $\frac{15}{36}$ and $\frac{146}{36}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{15-146}{36}$$

Subtract $146$ from $15$ to get $-131$.

$$-\frac{131}{36}$$

$-\frac{131}{36} = -3\frac{23}{36} = -3.638888888888889$