Subtract 60/81 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 60/81
50/12 - 60/81 is 185/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
50/12 = 50 × 27/12 × 27 = 1350/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/324 - 240/324 = 1350 - 240/324 = 1110/324 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/54
- In mixed form: 323/54
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