Subtract 50/12 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 4 2/12
32/5 - 50/12 is 67/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
32/5 = 32 × 12/5 × 12 = 384/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/60 - 250/60 = 384 - 250/60 = 134/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/30
- In mixed form: 27/30
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