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Subtract 16/12 from 3/10

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 1 4/12

3/10 - 16/12 is -31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/60 - 80/60 = 18 - 80/60 = -62/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30

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