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Subtract 12/10 from 60/6

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

60/6 - 12/10 is 44/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    60/6 = 60 × 5/6 × 5 = 300/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/30 - 36/30 = 300 - 36/30 = 264/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/5
  6. In mixed form: 84/5

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