Subtract 14/72 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 14/72
50/12 - 14/72 is 143/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
50/12 = 50 × 6/12 × 6 = 300/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/72 - 14/72 = 300 - 14/72 = 286/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/36
- In mixed form: 335/36
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