Subtract 96/25 from 12/50
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 3 21/25
12/50 - 96/25 is -18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 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 25 × 2 = 50,
96/25 = 96 × 2/25 × 2 = 192/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/50 - 192/50 = 12 - 192/50 = -180/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5
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