Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/5 and 10/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/5 and 10/12?

The given fractions are 5/5 and 10/12

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/5 and 10/12

5/5 - 10/12

The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 5 x 12 - 10 x 5/60

= 60 - 50/60

= 10/60

= 1/6

Result: 1/6

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/5 and 10/12

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/5 and 10/12?

To subtract fractions 5/5 and 10/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/6.

2. What is 5/5 minus 10/12 as a fraction?

5/5 minus 10/12 as a fraction is equal to 1/6.

3. How to subtract 5/5 and 10/12 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/5 and 10/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/6 quickly.