Subtract 70/12 from 50/80
1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 5 10/12
50/80 - 70/12 is -125/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
70/12 = 70 × 20/12 × 20 = 1400/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/240 - 1400/240 = 150 - 1400/240 = -1250/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/24
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