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Subtract 4/50 from 14/12

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 4/50

14/12 - 4/50 is 163/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    4/50 = 4 × 6/50 × 6 = 24/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/300 - 24/300 = 350 - 24/300 = 326/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/150
  6. In mixed form: 113/150

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