Subtract 10/12 from 3/5
3/5 - 10/12 is -7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/60 - 50/60 = 36 - 50/60 = -14/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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