Subtract 7/12 from 1/10
110 - 712 is -2960.
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,
712 = 7 × 512 × 5 = 3560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
660 - 3560 = 6 - 3560 = -2960
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