Subtract 10/12 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 10/12
50/5 - 10/12 is 55/6.
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,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 50/60 = 600 - 50/60 = 550/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/6
- In mixed form: 91/6
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