Subtract 42/14 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 3 0/14
50/12 - 42/14 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/84 - 252/84 = 350 - 252/84 = 98/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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