Subtract 1/10 from 10/12
10/12 - 1/10 is 11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/60 - 6/60 = 50 - 6/60 = 44/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/15
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