Subtract 12/30 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 12/30
50/4 - 12/30 is 121/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/60 - 24/60 = 750 - 24/60 = 726/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/10
- In mixed form: 121/10
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