Subtract 75/50 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 25/50
2/12 - 75/50 is -4/3.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
75/50 = 75 × 6/50 × 6 = 450/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 450/300 = 50 - 450/300 = -400/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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