Subtract 12/56 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 12/56
50/30 - 12/56 is 61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/840 - 180/840 = 1400 - 180/840 = 1220/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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