Subtract 12/50 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 12/50
18/4 - 12/50 is 213/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
18/4 = 18 × 25/4 × 25 = 450/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
12/50 = 12 × 2/50 × 2 = 24/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/100 - 24/100 = 450 - 24/100 = 426/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/50
- In mixed form: 413/50
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