Subtract 12/16 from 10/12
10/12 - 12/16 is 1/12.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 4/12 × 4 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/48 - 36/48 = 40 - 36/48 = 4/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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