Subtract 50/12 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 4 2/12
70/30 - 50/12 is -11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
50/12 = 50 × 5/12 × 5 = 250/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/60 - 250/60 = 140 - 250/60 = -110/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6
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