Subtract 96/12 from 1/10
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 8 0/12
1/10 - 96/12 is -79/10.
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,
1/10 = 1 × 6/10 × 6 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
96/12 = 96 × 5/12 × 5 = 480/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 480/60 = 6 - 480/60 = -474/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/10
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