Subtract 42/12 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 3 6/12
14/10 - 42/12 is -21/10.
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,
14/10 = 14 × 6/10 × 6 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/60 - 210/60 = 84 - 210/60 = -126/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/10
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