Subtract 12/4 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 3 0/4
5/50 - 12/4 is -29/10.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 2/50 × 2 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/100 - 300/100 = 10 - 300/100 = -290/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10
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