Subtract 21/36 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 21/36
50/12 - 21/36 is 43/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
50/12 = 50 × 3/12 × 3 = 150/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/36 - 21/36 = 150 - 21/36 = 129/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/12
- In mixed form: 37/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/12-42/36 50/24-21/36 50/12-21/72 50/12-63/36 50/36-21/36 50/60-21/36 50/84-21/36