Subtract 9/5 from 1/12
1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 4/5
112 - 95 is -10360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
112 = 1 × 512 × 5 = 560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
95 = 9 × 125 × 12 = 10860 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560 - 10860 = 5 - 10860 = -10360
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