Subtract 50/12 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 4 2/12
20/9 - 50/12 is -35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
50/12 = 50 × 3/12 × 3 = 150/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/36 - 150/36 = 80 - 150/36 = -70/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18
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