Subtract 50/12 from 42/60
1st number: 42/60, 2nd number: 4 2/12
42/60 - 50/12 is -52/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 250/60 = 42 - 250/60 = -208/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/15
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