Subtract 60/30 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/30
50/4 - 60/30 is 21/2.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 2/30 × 2 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/60 - 120/60 = 750 - 120/60 = 630/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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