Subtract 1/12 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1/12
145 - 112 is 16360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
145 = 14 × 125 × 12 = 16860 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
112 = 1 × 512 × 5 = 560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16860 - 560 = 168 - 560 = 16360 - In mixed form: 24360
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