Subtract 14/10 from 75/6
1st number: 12 3/6, 2nd number: 1 4/10
75/6 - 14/10 is 111/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
75/6 = 75 × 5/6 × 5 = 375/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
14/10 = 14 × 3/10 × 3 = 42/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/30 - 42/30 = 375 - 42/30 = 333/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/10
- In mixed form: 111/10
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