Subtract 4/12 from 1/10
110 - 412 is -730.
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,
110 = 1 × 610 × 6 = 660 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
412 = 4 × 512 × 5 = 2060 - Subtract the two like fractions:
660 - 2060 = 6 - 2060 = -1460 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -730
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