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Subtract 7/12 from 30/5

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 7/12

30/5 - 7/12 is 65/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/60 - 35/60 = 360 - 35/60 = 325/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/12
  6. In mixed form: 55/12

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