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Subtract 12/24 from 1/50

1/50 - 12/24 is -12/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/600 - 300/600 = 12 - 300/600 = -288/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/25

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