Subtract 18/50 from 15/12, Solve 1 3/12

Subtract 18/50 from 15/12

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 18/50

15/12 - 18/50 is 89/100.

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,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
375/300 - 108/300 = 375 - 108/300 = 267/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/100

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