Subtract 30/5 from 12/50
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 6 0/5
12/50 - 30/5 is -144/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
30/5 = 30 × 10/5 × 10 = 300/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/50 - 300/50 = 12 - 300/50 = -288/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -144/25
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