Subtract 21/50 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 21/50
16/12 - 21/50 is 137/150.
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,
16/12 = 16 × 25/12 × 25 = 400/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
21/50 = 21 × 6/50 × 6 = 126/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/300 - 126/300 = 400 - 126/300 = 274/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/150
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