Subtract 70/10 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 7 0/10
50/12 - 70/10 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
70/10 = 70 × 6/10 × 6 = 420/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/60 - 420/60 = 250 - 420/60 = -170/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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