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Multiplication of Unlike Fractions

Solve: 3-12/5...

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Solve: $3 - \frac{12}{5}$ .

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Solution

$3 - \frac{12}{5} = \frac{3 \times 5}{1 \times 5} - \frac{12}{5} = \frac{15}{5} - \frac{12}{5} = \frac{15 - 12}{5} = \frac{3}{5}$

( $∵$ The LCM of 1 and 5 is 5)

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