10/12 Minus 5/3, Solve 10/12 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/12 and 5/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/12 and 5/3?
The given fractions are 10/12 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/12 and 5/3
10/12 - 5/3
The LCM of 12 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 12, 3 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 1 = 12
= 10 x 1 - 5 x 4/12
= 10 - 20/12
= -10/12
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/12 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/12 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 10/12 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 10/12 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
10/12 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 10/12 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/12 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.