Subtract 56/12 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 4 8/12
50/5 - 56/12 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 280/60 = 600 - 280/60 = 320/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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