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Subtract 12/50 from 2/3

2/3 - 12/50 is 32/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    2/3 = 2 × 50/3 × 50 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/150 - 36/150 = 100 - 36/150 = 64/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/75

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