Subtract 14/12 from 27/50
1st number: 27/50, 2nd number: 1 2/12
27/50 - 14/12 is -47/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/300 - 350/300 = 162 - 350/300 = -188/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/75
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