Subtract 3/12 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 3/12
50/15 - 3/12 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/60 - 15/60 = 200 - 15/60 = 185/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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