Subtract 70/12 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 5 10/12
50/16 - 70/12 is -65/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/48 - 280/48 = 150 - 280/48 = -130/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/24
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