Subtract 9/12 from 10/14
1014 - 912 is -128.
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,
912 = 9 × 712 × 7 = 6384 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6084 - 6384 = 60 - 6384 = -384 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -128
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