Subtract 10/12 from 40/72
40/72 - 10/12 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
10/12 = 10 × 6/12 × 6 = 60/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/72 - 60/72 = 40 - 60/72 = -20/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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