Subtract 42/50 from 12/24
12/24 - 42/50 is -17/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
42/50 = 42 × 12/50 × 12 = 504/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/600 - 504/600 = 300 - 504/600 = -204/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/50
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