Subtract 10/50 from 2/12, Solve 2/12

Subtract 10/50 from 2/12

2/12 - 10/50 is -1/30.

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,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 60/300 = 50 - 60/300 = -10/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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