Subtract 10/36 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 10/36 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 10/36

30/12 - 10/36 is 20/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 10/36 = 90 - 10/36 = 80/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9

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