Subtract 42/12 from 3/10
1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 3 6/12
3/10 - 42/12 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/60 - 210/60 = 18 - 210/60 = -192/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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