Subtract 5/75 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 5/75
12/10 - 5/75 is 17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 10/150 = 180 - 10/150 = 170/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
- In mixed form: 12/15
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