Subtract 70/12 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5 10/12
16/10 - 70/12 is -127/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
16/10 = 16 × 6/10 × 6 = 96/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/60 - 350/60 = 96 - 350/60 = -254/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/30
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