Subtract 10/50 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 10/50
36/12 - 10/50 is 14/5.
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,
36/12 = 36 × 25/12 × 25 = 900/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/300 - 60/300 = 900 - 60/300 = 840/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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