Subtract 2/12 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 2/12
30/10 - 2/12 is 17/6.
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,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 10/60 = 180 - 10/60 = 170/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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