Subtract 84/50 from 15/12
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1 34/50
15/12 - 84/50 is -43/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
84/50 = 84 × 6/50 × 6 = 504/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/300 - 504/300 = 375 - 504/300 = -129/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/100
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