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Subtract 3/50 from 12/36

12/36 - 3/50 is 41/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    3/50 = 3 × 18/50 × 18 = 54/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/900 - 54/900 = 300 - 54/900 = 246/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/150

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