Subtract 14/10 from 12/28
1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 1 4/10
12/28 - 14/10 is -34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
14/10 = 14 × 14/10 × 14 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/140 - 196/140 = 60 - 196/140 = -136/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/35
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