Subtract 14/12 from 4/5
1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 1 2/12
45 - 1412 is -1130.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45 = 4 × 125 × 12 = 4860 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1412 = 14 × 512 × 5 = 7060 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860 - 7060 = 48 - 7060 = -2260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1130
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