Subtract 50/10 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 5 0/10
25/12 - 50/10 is -35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/60 - 300/60 = 125 - 300/60 = -175/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/12
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