Subtract 49/40 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 9/40
10/12 - 49/40 is -47/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
10/12 = 10 × 10/12 × 10 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/120 - 147/120 = 100 - 147/120 = -47/120
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