Subtract 10/12 from 5/9
5/9 - 10/12 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/36 - 30/36 = 20 - 30/36 = -10/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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