Subtract 21/50 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 21/50
12/6 - 21/50 is 79/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 63/150 = 300 - 63/150 = 237/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/50
- In mixed form: 129/50
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