Subtract 54/9 from 12/50
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 6 0/9
12/50 - 54/9 is -144/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
54/9 = 54 × 50/9 × 50 = 2700/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/450 - 2700/450 = 108 - 2700/450 = -2592/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -144/25
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