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Reason: |
| = 10/3 - 5/4 |
Convert the mixed numbers to top-heavy fractions. |
| Denominator = 12 |
The lowest common multiple of 3 and 4 is 12. Our denominator will be 12. |
| 10/3 becomes 40/12 |
Change 10/3 to 40/12 by multiplying above and below the line by 4. |
| 5/4 becomes 15/12 |
Change 5/4 to 15/12 by multiplying above and below the line by 3. |
| = 40/12 - 15/12 |
Now we have fractions with the same denominator. |
| = 25/12 |
Keep the denominator 12. Subtract 15 from 40 to get the numerator 25. |
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Convert to a mixed number. |