Subtract 10/12 from 3/14
3/14 - 10/12 is -13/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/84 - 70/84 = 18 - 70/84 = -52/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21
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