Subtract 1/90 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/90
50/12 - 1/90 is 187/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/180 - 2/180 = 750 - 2/180 = 748/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/45
- In mixed form: 47/45
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