What is nine twelfths minus two twelfths?

Answer 1

7 twelfths.

Solution:

1. 9 twelfths - 2 twelfths = 7 twelfths

2. 9/12 - 2/12 = 7/12

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7/12.

9 of something minus 2 of the same thing equals 7 of that thing. It makes no difference whether the thing, for example, is apples or pounds/dollars or "twelfths" etc.