Subtract 50/70 from 2/12
2/12 - 50/70 is -23/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/420 - 300/420 = 70 - 300/420 = -230/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/42
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