Subtract 20/50 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 20/50
63/12 - 20/50 is 97/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
63/12 = 63 × 25/12 × 25 = 1575/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
20/50 = 20 × 6/50 × 6 = 120/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/300 - 120/300 = 1575 - 120/300 = 1455/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/20
- In mixed form: 417/20
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