Subtract 70/12 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 5 10/12
50/30 - 70/12 is -25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 350/60 = 100 - 350/60 = -250/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/6
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