Subtract 6/12 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 6/12
27/10 - 6/12 is 11/5.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 6/10 × 6 = 162/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/60 - 30/60 = 162 - 30/60 = 132/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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