12/10 Minus 5/2, Solve 12/10 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/10 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/10 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 12/10 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/10 and 5/2
12/10 - 5/2
The LCM of 10 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 2 | 10, 2 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 1 = 10
= 12 x 1 - 5 x 5/10
= 12 - 25/10
= -13/10
Result: -13/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/10 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/10 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 12/10 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/10.
2. What is 12/10 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
12/10 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -13/10.
3. How to subtract 12/10 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/10 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/10 quickly.