Subtract 30/50 from 14/12, Solve 1 2/12

Subtract 30/50 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 30/50

14/12 - 30/50 is 17/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/300 - 180/300 = 350 - 180/300 = 170/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30

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