Subtract 6/12 from 60/10, Solve 6 0/10

Subtract 6/12 from 60/10

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

60/10 - 6/12 is 11/2.

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,
60/10 = 60 × 6/10 × 6 = 360/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 30/60 = 360 - 30/60 = 330/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2

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