Subtract 12/10 from 72/12
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 1 2/10
72/12 - 12/10 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
12/10 = 12 × 6/10 × 6 = 72/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 72/60 = 360 - 72/60 = 288/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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