Subtract 63/90 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 63/90
50/12 - 63/90 is 52/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/180 - 126/180 = 750 - 126/180 = 624/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/15
- In mixed form: 37/15
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