Subtract 50/12 from 30/45
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 4 2/12
30/45 - 50/12 is -7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 750/180 = 120 - 750/180 = -630/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2
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