Subtract 40/30 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 10/30
10/12 - 40/30 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/60 - 80/60 = 50 - 80/60 = -30/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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