Subtract 50/25 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 2 0/25
70/12 - 50/25 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/300 - 600/300 = 1750 - 600/300 = 1150/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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