The sum of two numbers is 11/12. One of them is 5/12. What is the other and by how much is it less?

1. Find the other number:

• Let the unknown number be 'x'.
• The sum of the two numbers is given as 11/12.
• So, 5/12 + x = 11/12
• To find x, subtract 5/12 from both sides:
• x = 11/12 - 5/12
• x = (11 - 5) / 12
• x = 6/12
• Simplify the fraction:
• x = 1/2

2. Find by how much it is less:

• We need to compare the two numbers: 5/12 and 1/2 (which is 6/12).
• The question asks "by how much is it less?" This implies we need to find the difference between the larger number and the smaller number.
• Difference = Larger number - Smaller number
• Difference = 6/12 - 5/12
• Difference = (6 - 5) / 12
• Difference = 1/12

Answer: The other number is 1/2. It is 1/12 less than the first number.