Subtract 70/3 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 23 1/3
10/12 - 70/3 is -45/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/12 - 280/12 = 10 - 280/12 = -270/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/2
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