Subtract 10/16 from 1/12
1/12 - 10/16 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
1/12 = 1 × 4/12 × 4 = 4/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/48 - 30/48 = 4 - 30/48 = -26/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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