Subtract 50/70 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 50/70
84/12 - 50/70 is 44/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
84/12 = 84 × 35/12 × 35 = 2940/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/420 - 300/420 = 2940 - 300/420 = 2640/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/7
- In mixed form: 62/7
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