Subtract 12/10 from 50/96, Solve 50/96

Subtract 12/10 from 50/96

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

50/96 - 12/10 is -163/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
12/10 = 12 × 48/10 × 48 = 576/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/480 - 576/480 = 250 - 576/480 = -326/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/240

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad