Subtract 5/12 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 5/12
2110 - 512 is 10160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
2110 = 21 × 610 × 6 = 12660 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
512 = 5 × 512 × 5 = 2560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12660 - 2560 = 126 - 2560 = 10160 - In mixed form: 14160
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