Subtract 12/70 from 72/50
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 12/70
72/50 - 12/70 is 222/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/350 - 60/350 = 504 - 60/350 = 444/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/175
- In mixed form: 147/175
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