Subtract 15/50 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 15/50
12/3 - 15/50 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/150 - 45/150 = 600 - 45/150 = 555/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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