How to solve 5/7 - 1/2 =

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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$$\frac{5}{7}-\frac{1}{2}=$$

$\frac{3}{14}\approx 0.214285714$

Least common multiple of $7$ and $2$ is $14$. Convert $\frac{5}{7}$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ to fractions with denominator $14$.

$$\frac{10}{14}-\frac{7}{14}$$

Since $\frac{10}{14}$ and $\frac{7}{14}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{10-7}{14}$$

Subtract $7$ from $10$ to get $3$.

$$\frac{3}{14}$$

$\frac{3}{2 \cdot 7} = 0.21428571428571427$