Subtract 14/12 from 1/50, Solve 1/50

Subtract 14/12 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

1/50 - 14/12 is -86/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/300 - 350/300 = 6 - 350/300 = -344/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/75

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