Subtract 2/10 from 6/12
6/12 - 2/10 is 3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 12/60 = 30 - 12/60 = 18/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/12-4/10 6/24-2/10 6/12-2/20 18/12-2/10 6/12-6/10 6/36-2/10 6/12-2/30 30/12-2/10 6/60-2/10 6/12-2/50 42/12-2/10 6/12-14/10 6/84-2/10 6/12-2/70