evaluate the expression 5/12-4/9
5 over 12 - 4 over 9 4 over 9 (⬅simplify); 5 over 12 (⬅simplify) Now look for the LCM (Least Common Multiple): 36 So, then you ➡ 5 × 3 - (4 × 4) over 36Therefore your answer would have to be ➡- 1 over 36(- 1/36) :)