Subtract 63/50 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 13/50
40/12 - 63/50 is 311/150.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
63/50 = 63 × 6/50 × 6 = 378/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/300 - 378/300 = 1000 - 378/300 = 622/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/150
- In mixed form: 211/150
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