Subtract 12/96 from 1/50
1/50 - 12/96 is -21/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
1/50 = 1 × 48/50 × 48 = 48/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/2400 - 300/2400 = 48 - 300/2400 = -252/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/200
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