$\frac{12}{17}$ - $\frac{5}{17}$ =

\frac{7}{17}

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Solution

The correct option is A $\frac{7}{17}$
While subtracting two like fractions, we can directly subtract the numerators, while retaining the denominator as it is. Hence, $\frac{12}{17} - \frac{5}{17} = \frac{12 - 5}{17} = \frac{7}{17}$ .

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