$\frac{7}{12} - \frac{2}{12}$ = _____.

$\frac{5}{12}$

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$\frac{6}{12}$

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$\frac{4}{12}$

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$\frac{1}{4}$

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Solution

The correct option is A
$\frac{5}{12}$

Since all three are like fractions, we can directly add the numerator of the fractions:
$\frac{7}{12} - \frac{2}{12}$ $= \frac{7 - 2}{12} = \frac{5}{12}$

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