Question

How is the difference 14/15 5/12 written as a decimal

Answer 1

14/15 as a decimal is 0.93333333
5/12 as a decimal is 0.41666666

Answer 2

15 and 12 both share a common denominator of 180, So 15*12=180. 14*12=168. 5*15=75. 12*15=180. So 168/180 - 75/180=93/180. Now divide 93 by 180. 93/180=0.5166666666