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Subtract 8/18 from 12/50

12/50 - 8/18 is -46/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/450 - 200/450 = 108 - 200/450 = -92/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/225

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