Subtract 5/12 from 30/10, Solve 3 0/10

Subtract 5/12 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 5/12

30/10 - 5/12 is 31/12.

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,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 25/60 = 180 - 25/60 = 155/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12

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