Subtract 12/28 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 12/28
50/4 - 12/28 is 169/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
50/4 = 50 × 7/4 × 7 = 350/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
12/28 = 12 × 1/28 × 1 = 12/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/28 - 12/28 = 350 - 12/28 = 338/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/14
- In mixed form: 121/14
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