Answers

Subtract 40/10 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

14/12 - 40/10 is -17/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   40/10 = 40 × 6/10 × 6 = 240/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/60 - 240/60 = 70 - 240/60 = -170/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6

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