Subtract 12/50 from 4/25
4/25 - 12/50 is -2/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/50 - 12/50 = 8 - 12/50 = -4/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/25
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