14 3/12 - 5

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To perform the subtraction 143125, start by converting the mixed number into an improper fraction.

  1. Convert 14312 to an improper fraction: 14312=(14×12)+312=168+312=17112

  2. Convert 5 to a fraction with a denominator of 12: 5=5×1212=6012

  3. Now subtract the two fractions: 171126012=1716012=11112

  4. Convert 11112 back to a mixed number: 111÷12=9(whole number part),remainder: 111(9×12)=3 So, 11112=9312

  5. Simplify 312: 312=14

Thus, the final answer is: 914

So, 143125=914.