Subtract 15/50 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 15/50
30/12 - 15/50 is 11/5.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 90/300 = 750 - 90/300 = 660/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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