Subtract 5/12 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 5/12
75/10 - 5/12 is 85/12.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/60 - 25/60 = 450 - 25/60 = 425/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/12
- In mixed form: 71/12
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