Subtract 50/12 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 4 2/12
50/8 - 50/12 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/24 - 100/24 = 150 - 100/24 = 50/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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