Subtract 7/50 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 7/50
21/12 - 7/50 is 161/100.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 25/12 × 25 = 525/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/300 - 42/300 = 525 - 42/300 = 483/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/100
- In mixed form: 161/100
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