Subtract 45/50 from 2/12
2/12 - 45/50 is -11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 270/300 = 50 - 270/300 = -220/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/15
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