Subtract 50/75 from 1/12
1/12 - 50/75 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/300 - 200/300 = 25 - 200/300 = -175/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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