Subtract 14/12 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 1 2/12
75/10 - 14/12 is 19/3.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 6/10 × 6 = 450/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/60 - 70/60 = 450 - 70/60 = 380/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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