Question

subtract. write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. $11\frac{9}{12} - 9\frac{7}{12} = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract whole numbers

$11 - 9 = 2$

Step2: Subtract fractional parts

$\frac{9}{12} - \frac{7}{12} = \frac{2}{12} = \frac{1}{6}$

Step3: Combine results

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

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{6}$