Subtract 10/5 from 7/12
1st number: 7/12, 2nd number: 2 0/5
7/12 - 10/5 is -17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
10/5 = 10 × 12/5 × 12 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 120/60 = 35 - 120/60 = -85/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12
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