Subtract 36/12 from 8/10
1st number: 8/10, 2nd number: 3 0/12
8/10 - 36/12 is -11/5.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 6/10 × 6 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/60 - 180/60 = 48 - 180/60 = -132/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/5
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