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Subtract 16/10 from 2/12

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 6/10

2/12 - 16/10 is -43/30.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    16/10 = 16 × 6/10 × 6 = 96/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/60 - 96/60 = 10 - 96/60 = -86/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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