Subtract 12/15 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 12/15
70/50 - 12/15 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/150 - 120/150 = 210 - 120/150 = 90/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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