7/12 - 2/5 in Fraction Form
To subtract fractions, they need to have the same denominator. Here's how to solve 7/12 - 2/5:
1. Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)
The LCM of 12 and 5 is 60.
2. Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions with the LCM as the Denominator
- 7/12: Multiply numerator and denominator by 5: (7 * 5) / (12 * 5) = 35/60
- 2/5: Multiply numerator and denominator by 12: (2 * 12) / (5 * 12) = 24/60
3. Subtract the Numerators
Now that the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators:
35/60 - 24/60 = 11/60
Therefore, 7/12 - 2/5 in fraction form is 11/60.
