What is the difference of \(17 \frac{7}{8} - 12 \frac{3}{12}\)?

5.625
or
45/8
or
562.5%
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Answered by shadowluckyhootie | 2024-06-12

7/8= 21/24 3/12= 6/24
17 21/24 -12 6/24

5 15/24 = ~5 5/8 ~

Answered by alexandrac | 2024-06-24

The difference of 17 8 7 ​ − 12 12 3 ​ is 5 8 5 ​ . This is calculated by converting to improper fractions, finding a common denominator, and then subtracting. The final result can also be expressed as 8 45 ​ .
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Answered by shadowluckyhootie | 2024-10-01