Subtract 7/50 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 7/50
16/12 - 7/50 is 179/150.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/300 - 42/300 = 400 - 42/300 = 358/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/150
- In mixed form: 129/150
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