Subtract 10/12 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 10/12
63/5 - 10/12 is 353/30.
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,
63/5 = 63 × 12/5 × 12 = 756/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/60 - 50/60 = 756 - 50/60 = 706/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 353/30
- In mixed form: 1123/30
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