Subtract 49/5 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 9 4/5
50/12 - 49/5 is -169/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
49/5 = 49 × 12/5 × 12 = 588/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/60 - 588/60 = 250 - 588/60 = -338/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/30
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