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Subtract 25/50 from 12/3

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 25/50

12/3 - 25/50 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/150 - 75/150 = 600 - 75/150 = 525/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  6. In mixed form: 31/2

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