Answers

Subtract 10/4 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

14/12 - 10/4 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   14/12 = 14 × 1/12 × 1 = 14/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/12 - 30/12 = 14 - 30/12 = -16/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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