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Subtract 12/3 from 1/50

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 4 0/3

1/50 - 12/3 is -199/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/150 - 600/150 = 3 - 600/150 = -597/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/50

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