Subtract 50/35 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 15/35
40/12 - 50/35 is 40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
40/12 = 40 × 35/12 × 35 = 1400/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/420 - 600/420 = 1400 - 600/420 = 800/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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