Subtract 70/50 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 20/50
10/12 - 70/50 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/300 - 420/300 = 250 - 420/300 = -170/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/30
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