Subtract 70/12 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 5 10/12
10/2 - 70/12 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
10/2 = 10 × 6/2 × 6 = 60/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
70/12 = 70 × 1/12 × 1 = 70/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/12 - 70/12 = 60 - 70/12 = -10/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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