Subtract 30/10 from 4/12
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 3 0/10
4/12 - 30/10 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 180/60 = 20 - 180/60 = -160/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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