Subtract 4/9 from 10/12
1012 - 49 is 718.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1012 = 10 × 312 × 3 = 3036 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
49 = 4 × 49 × 4 = 1636 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3036 - 1636 = 30 - 1636 = 1436 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 718
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