Subtract 30/10 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 3 0/10
1412 - 3010 is -116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1412 = 14 × 512 × 5 = 7060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3010 = 30 × 610 × 6 = 18060 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7060 - 18060 = 70 - 18060 = -11060 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -116
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