Subtract 48/60 from 12/50
12/50 - 48/60 is -14/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/300 - 240/300 = 72 - 240/300 = -168/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/25
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