Subtract 70/35 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 2 0/35
50/4 - 70/35 is 21/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
70/35 = 70 × 4/35 × 4 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/140 - 280/140 = 1750 - 280/140 = 1470/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
- In mixed form: 101/2
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