Subtract 36/50 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 36/50
12/2 - 36/50 is 132/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
12/2 = 12 × 25/2 × 25 = 300/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
36/50 = 36 × 1/50 × 1 = 36/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/50 - 36/50 = 300 - 36/50 = 264/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132/25
- In mixed form: 57/25
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