Solve the problem. \[ \begin{array}{r} 7 \frac{5}{12} \\ -\quad 5 \frac{4}{12} \\ \hline \end{array} \] \( 3 \frac{2}{12} \) \( 2 \frac{3}{12} \) \( 1 \frac{1}{12} \) \( 2 \frac{1}{12} \)

To solve \( 7 \frac{5}{12} - 5 \frac{4}{12} \), we first convert these mixed numbers into improper fractions. 1. Convert \( 7 \frac{5}{12} \): \[ 7 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{7 \times 12 + 5}{12} = \frac{84 + 5}{12} = \frac{89}{12} \] 2. Convert \( 5 \frac{4}{12} \): \[ 5 \frac{4}{12} = \frac{5 \times 12 + 4}{12} = \frac{60 + 4}{12} = \frac{64}{12} \] Now, subtract the two improper fractions: \[ \frac{89}{12} - \frac{64}{12} = \frac{89 - 64}{12} = \frac{25}{12} \] Now, convert \( \frac{25}{12} \) back into a mixed number: \[ \frac{25}{12} = 2 \frac{1}{12} \] So, the final answer is \( 2 \frac{1}{12} \).