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Subtract 10/14 from 3/12

3/12 - 10/14 is -13/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    10/14 = 10 × 6/14 × 6 = 60/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/84 - 60/84 = 21 - 60/84 = -39/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/28

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