Subtract 35/12 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 2 11/12
410 - 3512 is -15160.
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,
410 = 4 × 610 × 6 = 2460 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3512 = 35 × 512 × 5 = 17560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2460 - 17560 = 24 - 17560 = -15160
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