Subtract 12/56 from 54/50
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 12/56
54/50 - 12/56 is 303/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
54/50 = 54 × 28/50 × 28 = 1512/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/1400 - 300/1400 = 1512 - 300/1400 = 1212/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/350
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