Subtract 84/8 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 10 4/8
10/12 - 84/8 is -29/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
10/12 = 10 × 2/12 × 2 = 20/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
84/8 = 84 × 3/8 × 3 = 252/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/24 - 252/24 = 20 - 252/24 = -232/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/3
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