Subtract 36/12 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 3 0/12
10/4 - 36/12 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
36/12 = 36 × 1/12 × 1 = 36/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/12 - 36/12 = 30 - 36/12 = -6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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