Subtract 10/12 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 10/12
146 - 1012 is 32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
146 = 14 × 26 × 2 = 2812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
1012 = 10 × 112 × 1 = 1012 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2812 - 1012 = 28 - 1012 = 1812 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32
- In mixed form: 112
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