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Subtract 10/12 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 10/12

8/5 - 10/12 is 23/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/60 - 50/60 = 96 - 50/60 = 46/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30

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