Subtract 3/5 from 10/12
10/12 - 3/5 is 7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/60 - 36/60 = 50 - 36/60 = 14/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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