Subtract 1/30 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/30
50/12 - 1/30 is 62/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
1/30 = 1 × 2/30 × 2 = 2/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/60 - 2/60 = 250 - 2/60 = 248/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/15
- In mixed form: 42/15
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