Subtract 70/28 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 2 14/28
50/12 - 70/28 is 5/3.
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,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/84 - 210/84 = 350 - 210/84 = 140/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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