Subtract 70/36 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1 34/36
50/12 - 70/36 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
50/12 = 50 × 3/12 × 3 = 150/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
70/36 = 70 × 1/36 × 1 = 70/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/36 - 70/36 = 150 - 70/36 = 80/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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