Write the Fraction in Simplest Form 7/12-5/12

$\frac{7}{12} - \frac{5}{12}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{7 - 5}{12}$

Subtract $5$ from $7$ .

$\frac{2}{12}$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ and $12$ .

Factor $2$ out of $2$ .

$\frac{2 (1)}{12}$

Cancel the common factors.

Factor $2$ out of $12$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 6}$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 6}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{6}$