5/6 -1/3+5/12

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To solve this, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions. The least common denominator for 6, 3, and 12 is 12.

So, rewrite the fractions with the denominator of 12:

5/6 = 10/12
1/3 = 4/12
5/12 = 5/12

Now the equation becomes:

10/12 - 4/12 + 5/12

Combine the numerators:

10 - 4 + 5 = 11

So, the answer is 11/12.