Subtract 48/12 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 4 0/12
72/10 - 48/12 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/10 = 72 × 6/10 × 6 = 432/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/60 - 240/60 = 432 - 240/60 = 192/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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