Subtract 9/50 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 9/50
12/2 - 9/50 is 291/50.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 1/50 × 1 = 9/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/50 - 9/50 = 300 - 9/50 = 291/50 - In mixed form: 541/50
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