Subtract 3/12 from 14/5, Solve 2 4/5

Subtract 3/12 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 3/12

14/5 - 3/12 is 51/20.

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,
14/5 = 14 × 12/5 × 12 = 168/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 15/60 = 168 - 15/60 = 153/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20

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