Subtract 72/8 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 9 0/8
50/12 - 72/8 is -29/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
72/8 = 72 × 3/8 × 3 = 216/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/24 - 216/24 = 100 - 216/24 = -116/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/6
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