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Subtract 5/12 from 20/10

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 5/12

20/10 - 5/12 is 19/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    20/10 = 20 × 6/10 × 6 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/60 - 25/60 = 120 - 25/60 = 95/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
  6. In mixed form: 17/12

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