Subtract 8/50 from 27/12
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 8/50
27/12 - 8/50 is 209/100.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 6/50 × 6 = 48/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/300 - 48/300 = 675 - 48/300 = 627/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/100
- In mixed form: 29/100
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