What is 7/12 minus 4/12

Because these two fractions already have a common denominator (12=12), all we need to do to solve this problem is subtract the numerators.

7-4=3.  Therefore, because there is a common denominator and that doesn't change, 7/12 - 4/12 = 3/12

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