Subtract 10/6 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 4/6
50/12 - 10/6 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
50/12 = 50 × 1/12 × 1 = 50/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
10/6 = 10 × 2/6 × 2 = 20/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/12 - 20/12 = 50 - 20/12 = 30/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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