Subtract 18/70 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 18/70
50/4 - 18/70 is 857/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/140 - 36/140 = 1750 - 36/140 = 1714/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/70
- In mixed form: 1217/70
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