Question

Find the unknown number 5/12+()=1/2

Answer 1

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Answer:    1/12

Discussion:

We solve  5/12 + x = 1/2 for x. Begin by subtracting 5/12 from each side

5/12 - 5/12 + x  =    1/2 - 5/12

0                  +x =    6/12 - 5/12      (as 1/2 = 6/12)

So x = 1/12

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