Subtract 12/50 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 12/50
14/6 - 12/50 is 157/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 36/150 = 350 - 36/150 = 314/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/75
- In mixed form: 27/75
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