Answer
199/24 or 8 7/24
Step-by-step explanation:
1. subtract 111/8 - 5 7/ 12 = 199/24
convert mixed number into improper fraction
a. 5 7/12 = 5x12/12 + 7/12 = 60+7/12= 67/12
find common denominator
b. 111/8 - 67/12= 111x3/ 8x3- 67x2/ 12x2= 333/24- 134/24
24 is the least common multiple of denominators 8 and 12. Use it to convert to equivalent fractions with this common denominator.
c. subtract 333/24- 134/24= 333-134/24 = 199/24
2. simplify 199/24 = 8 7/24
