Subtract 12/35 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 12/35
50/6 - 12/35 is 839/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/210 - 72/210 = 1750 - 72/210 = 1678/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 839/105
- In mixed form: 7104/105
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