1/10 Minus 12/4, Solve 1/10 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/10 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/10 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 1/10 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/10 and 12/4
1/10 - 12/4
The LCM of 10 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 10, 4 |
| 5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 2 = 20
= 1 x 2 - 12 x 5/20
= 2 - 60/20
= -58/20
= -29/10
Result: -29/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/10 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/10 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 1/10 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/10.
2. What is 1/10 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
1/10 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -29/10.
3. How to subtract 1/10 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/10 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/10 quickly.