Subtract 36/12 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 3 0/12
4/10 - 36/12 is -13/5.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 6/10 × 6 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/60 - 180/60 = 24 - 180/60 = -156/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/5
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