Subtract 30/12 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 2 6/12
1410 - 3012 is -1110.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
1410 = 14 × 610 × 6 = 8460 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3012 = 30 × 512 × 5 = 15060 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8460 - 15060 = 84 - 15060 = -6660 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1110
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