Subtract 12/6 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 2 0/6
10/3 - 12/6 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
10/3 = 10 × 2/3 × 2 = 20/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
12/6 = 12 × 1/6 × 1 = 12/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/6 - 12/6 = 20 - 12/6 = 8/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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