Subtract 70/50 from 35/12, Solve 2 11/12

Subtract 70/50 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

35/12 - 70/50 is 91/60.

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,
70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
875/300 - 420/300 = 875 - 420/300 = 455/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60

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