Subtract 12/50 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 12/50
27/12 - 12/50 is 201/100.
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,
27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/300 - 72/300 = 675 - 72/300 = 603/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/100
- In mixed form: 21/100
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