Subtract 2/6 from 12/50
12/50 - 2/6 is -7/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/150 - 50/150 = 36 - 50/150 = -14/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/75
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