Subtract 45/12 from 50/5, Solve 10 0/5

Subtract 45/12 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 9/12

50/5 - 45/12 is 25/4.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 225/60 = 600 - 225/60 = 375/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4

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