Subtract 16/30 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 16/30
50/4 - 16/30 is 359/30.
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,
16/30 = 16 × 2/30 × 2 = 32/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/60 - 32/60 = 750 - 32/60 = 718/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 359/30
- In mixed form: 1129/30
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