Subtract 81/84 from 10/12
10/12 - 81/84 is -11/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/84 - 81/84 = 70 - 81/84 = -11/84
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