How to solve 5/8 - 7/12 ( )

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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$$\frac { 5 } { 8 } - \frac { 7 } { 12 }$$

$\frac{1}{24}\approx 0.041666667$

Least common multiple of $8$ and $12$ is $24$. Convert $\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{7}{12}$ to fractions with denominator $24$.

$$\frac{15}{24}-\frac{14}{24}$$

Since $\frac{15}{24}$ and $\frac{14}{24}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{15-14}{24}$$

Subtract $14$ from $15$ to get $1$.

$$\frac{1}{24}$$

$\frac{1}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 3} = 0.041666666666666664$