Subtract 15/50 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 15/50
50/4 - 15/50 is 61/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
50/4 = 50 × 25/4 × 25 = 1250/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/100 - 30/100 = 1250 - 30/100 = 1220/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/5
- In mixed form: 121/5
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