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Subtract 12/50 from 25/10

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 12/50

25/10 - 12/50 is 113/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    25/10 = 25 × 5/10 × 5 = 125/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/50 - 12/50 = 125 - 12/50 = 113/50
  5. In mixed form: 213/50

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