Subtract 10/12 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 10/12
84/10 - 10/12 is 227/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
84/10 = 84 × 6/10 × 6 = 504/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/60 - 50/60 = 504 - 50/60 = 454/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/30
- In mixed form: 717/30
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