Subtract 3/8 from 12/50
12/50 - 3/8 is -27/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
12/50 = 12 × 4/50 × 4 = 48/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/200 - 75/200 = 48 - 75/200 = -27/200
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