Multiple choice

Which number should be subtracted from reciprocal of 12 so that we can get a number, which is reciprocal of 10?

  1. 60

    • 60
    • 1/60
  2. 1/60

  3. 22

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number be X.    1/12 - X = 1/10    1/12 - 1/10 = X   (5 - 6) / 60 = X

  • 1/60    = X 

Therefore, the number to be subtracted is - 1/ 60.