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Subtract 12/50 from 56/15

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 12/50

56/15 - 12/50 is 262/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    56/15 = 56 × 10/15 × 10 = 560/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/150 - 36/150 = 560 - 36/150 = 524/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/75
  6. In mixed form: 337/75

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