Simplify the Expression: 5/12*(-8)-17*5/12+5/12

First, we simplify the expression 5/12*(-8) by multiplying the numerator and denominator:

5/12*(-8) = -40/12

Next, we simplify the expression 17*5/12 by multiplying the numerator:

17*5/12 = 85/12

Now, we can substitute these simplified expressions back into the original equation:

-40/12 - 85/12 + 5/12

To combine the fractions, we need a common denominator of 12:

-40/12 - 85/12 + 5/12 = -120/12 - 85/12 + 5/12

Now we can add and subtract the numerators:

-120/12 - 85/12 + 5/12 = -200/12

Finally, we simplify the fraction:

-200/12 = -50/3

So 5/12*(-8)-17*5/12+5/12 = -50/3.