Subtract 12/56 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 12/56
50/25 - 12/56 is 25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
50/25 = 50 × 56/25 × 56 = 2800/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/1400 - 300/1400 = 2800 - 300/1400 = 2500/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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