Subtract 12/10 from 36/16
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1 2/10
36/16 - 12/10 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
12/10 = 12 × 8/10 × 8 = 96/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/80 - 96/80 = 180 - 96/80 = 84/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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