Subtract 6/12 from 2/5
2/5 - 6/12 is -1/10.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 30/60 = 24 - 30/60 = -6/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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