10/1 Minus 5/12, Solve 10/1 - 5/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/1 and 5/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/1 and 5/12?
The given fractions are 10/1 and 5/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/1 and 5/12
10/1 - 5/12
The LCM of 1 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 10 x 12 - 5 x 1/12
= 120 - 5/12
= 115/12
Result: 115/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/1 and 5/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/1 and 5/12?
To subtract fractions 10/1 and 5/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 115/12.
2. What is 10/1 minus 5/12 as a fraction?
10/1 minus 5/12 as a fraction is equal to 115/12.
3. How to subtract 10/1 and 5/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/1 and 5/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 115/12 quickly.