Subtract 9/12 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 9/12
102 - 912 is 174.
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,
102 = 10 × 62 × 6 = 6012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
912 = 9 × 112 × 1 = 912 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6012 - 912 = 60 - 912 = 5112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 174
- In mixed form: 414
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