Subtract 50/12 from 70/96
1st number: 70/96, 2nd number: 4 2/12
70/96 - 50/12 is -55/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
70/96 = 70 × 1/96 × 1 = 70/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
50/12 = 50 × 8/12 × 8 = 400/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/96 - 400/96 = 70 - 400/96 = -330/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/16
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