Subtract 2/50 from 12/60
12/60 - 2/50 is 4/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/300 - 12/300 = 60 - 12/300 = 48/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/25
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