Subtract 50/25 from 12/24
1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 2 0/25
12/24 - 50/25 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 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 25 × 24 = 600,
50/25 = 50 × 24/25 × 24 = 1200/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/600 - 1200/600 = 300 - 1200/600 = -900/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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