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Subtract 12/15 from 75/10

1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 12/15

75/10 - 12/15 is 67/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    75/10 = 75 × 3/10 × 3 = 225/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    12/15 = 12 × 2/15 × 2 = 24/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/30 - 24/30 = 225 - 24/30 = 201/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/10
  6. In mixed form: 67/10

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