Subtract 28/60 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 28/60
50/4 - 28/60 is 361/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/60 - 28/60 = 750 - 28/60 = 722/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/30
- In mixed form: 121/30
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