5 1/6 - 4 7/12

You try it. I'll check your answer.

1 5/12?

Nope. The difference between the two is less than 1.

Change 5 1/6 to 4 7/6 = 4 14/12

so the answer is 7/12?

Right.

BOB/KayKay -- please do not switch names.

To subtract mixed numbers like 5 1/6 - 4 7/12, follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
5 1/6 = (5 * 6 + 1)/6 = 31/6
4 7/12 = (4 * 12 + 7)/12 = 55/12

Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions. In this case, the common denominator is 12.

Step 3: Subtract the fractions.
31/6 - 55/12 = (31 * 2)/(6 * 2) - 55/12 = 62/12 - 55/12 = 7/12

Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible. In this case, 7/12 is already in its simplest form.

Therefore, 5 1/6 - 4 7/12 = 7/12.