Subtract 42/12 from 56/10
1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 3 6/12
56/10 - 42/12 is 21/10.
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,
56/10 = 56 × 6/10 × 6 = 336/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/60 - 210/60 = 336 - 210/60 = 126/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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