Subtract 50/12 from 30/70
1st number: 30/70, 2nd number: 4 2/12
30/70 - 50/12 is -157/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
30/70 = 30 × 6/70 × 6 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/420 - 1750/420 = 180 - 1750/420 = -1570/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/42
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