To subtract mixed numbers, you need to convert them into improper fractions.
-6 7/12 is equal to -79/12.
-4 1/3 is equal to -13/3.
Now, subtracting the fractions:
-79/12 - 13/3 = (-79/12) * (3/3) - (13/3) * (12/12)
= -237/36 - 156/36 = -393/36
The answer is -393/36. However, we can simplify this fraction. The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 393 and 36 is 9. By dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 9, we obtain the simplified fraction.
(-393/9) / (36/9) = -43/4
Therefore, -6 7/12 - 4 1/3 is equal to -43/4.
What is −6 7/12 − 4 1/3?
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