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Subtract 12/6 from 7/5

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 2 0/6

7/5 - 12/6 is -3/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    7/5 = 7 × 6/5 × 6 = 42/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/30 - 60/30 = 42 - 60/30 = -18/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5

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