Subtract 4/10 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 4/10
1412 - 410 is 2330.
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,
410 = 4 × 610 × 6 = 2460 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7060 - 2460 = 70 - 2460 = 4660 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2330
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