Subtract 21/50 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 21/50
24/12 - 21/50 is 79/50.
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,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
21/50 = 21 × 6/50 × 6 = 126/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 126/300 = 600 - 126/300 = 474/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/50
- In mixed form: 129/50
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