Subtract 70/12 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 5 10/12
2/50 - 70/12 is -869/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/300 - 1750/300 = 12 - 1750/300 = -1738/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -869/150
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