Subtract 50/60 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 50/60
35/12 - 50/60 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/60 - 50/60 = 175 - 50/60 = 125/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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