Subtract 36/80 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 36/80
50/12 - 36/80 is 223/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
50/12 = 50 × 20/12 × 20 = 1000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/240 - 108/240 = 1000 - 108/240 = 892/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/60
- In mixed form: 343/60
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