Subtract 4/5 from 10/12
1012 - 45 is 130.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1012 = 10 × 512 × 5 = 5060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45 = 4 × 125 × 12 = 4860 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5060 - 4860 = 50 - 4860 = 260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130
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