Subtract 10/12 from 7/14
714 - 1012 is -13.
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,
714 = 7 × 614 × 6 = 4284 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1012 = 10 × 712 × 7 = 7084 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4284 - 7084 = 42 - 7084 = -2884 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13
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