Subtract 50/12 from 12/50
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 4 2/12
12/50 - 50/12 is -589/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/300 - 1250/300 = 72 - 1250/300 = -1178/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -589/150
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