Subtract 12/4 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 3 0/4
15/50 - 12/4 is -27/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/100 - 300/100 = 30 - 300/100 = -270/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10
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