Answers

Subtract 42/28 from 10/12

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

10/12 - 42/28 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/84 - 126/84 = 70 - 126/84 = -56/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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