Subtract 50/35 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 1 15/35
70/12 - 50/35 is 185/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
70/12 = 70 × 35/12 × 35 = 2450/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/420 - 600/420 = 2450 - 600/420 = 1850/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/42
- In mixed form: 417/42
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