Subtract 12/5 from 3/6
1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 2 2/5
3/6 - 12/5 is -19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
12/5 = 12 × 6/5 × 6 = 72/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/30 - 72/30 = 15 - 72/30 = -57/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10
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