Subtract 10/42 from 12/72
12/72 - 10/42 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
10/42 = 10 × 12/42 × 12 = 120/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/504 - 120/504 = 84 - 120/504 = -36/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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