Answer:
[tex]-\frac{7}{24}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
When subtracting a negative, it turns into a positive, so:
[tex]\frac{1}{8} -\frac{5}{12}[/tex]
Now find a common denominator:
[tex]\frac{3}{24} -\frac{10}{24}[/tex]
