Subtract 5/6 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5/6
10/4 - 5/6 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
5/6 = 5 × 2/6 × 2 = 10/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/12 - 10/12 = 30 - 10/12 = 20/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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