Subtract 12/8 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 4/8
50/10 - 12/8 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
50/10 = 50 × 4/10 × 4 = 200/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
12/8 = 12 × 5/8 × 5 = 60/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/40 - 60/40 = 200 - 60/40 = 140/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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