Subtract 2/50 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2/50
35/12 - 2/50 is 863/300.
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,
35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/300 - 12/300 = 875 - 12/300 = 863/300 - In mixed form: 2263/300
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