Subtract 15/70 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 15/70
50/12 - 15/70 is 83/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/420 - 90/420 = 1750 - 90/420 = 1660/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/21
- In mixed form: 320/21
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