Subtract 32/12 from 15/50
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 2 8/12
15/50 - 32/12 is -71/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/300 - 800/300 = 90 - 800/300 = -710/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/30
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