Subtract 1/12 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1/12
1610 - 112 is 9160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
1610 = 16 × 610 × 6 = 9660 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
112 = 1 × 512 × 5 = 560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9660 - 560 = 96 - 560 = 9160 - In mixed form: 13160
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