Subtract 12/50 from 2/81
2/81 - 12/50 is -436/2025.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
2/81 = 2 × 50/81 × 50 = 100/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
12/50 = 12 × 81/50 × 81 = 972/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/4050 - 972/4050 = 100 - 972/4050 = -872/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -436/2025
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