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Subtract 12/36 from 60/10

1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 12/36

60/10 - 12/36 is 17/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    60/10 = 60 × 18/10 × 18 = 1080/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/180 - 60/180 = 1080 - 60/180 = 1020/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/3
  6. In mixed form: 52/3

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