Subtract 80/12 from 10/14
1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 6 8/12
1014 - 8012 is -12521.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1014 = 10 × 614 × 6 = 6084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
8012 = 80 × 712 × 7 = 56084 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6084 - 56084 = 60 - 56084 = -50084 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12521
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