Subtract 60/75 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 60/75
50/4 - 60/75 is 117/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/300 - 240/300 = 3750 - 240/300 = 3510/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/10
- In mixed form: 117/10
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