Subtract 12/50 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 12/50
60/30 - 12/50 is 44/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 36/150 = 300 - 36/150 = 264/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/25
- In mixed form: 119/25
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