Subtract 42/10 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 4 2/10
8/12 - 42/10 is -53/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
42/10 = 42 × 6/10 × 6 = 252/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 252/60 = 40 - 252/60 = -212/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/15
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