Subtract 50/28 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 22/28
50/12 - 50/28 is 50/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/84 - 150/84 = 350 - 150/84 = 200/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
- In mixed form: 28/21
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