Subtract 12/50 from 3/75
3/75 - 12/50 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/150 - 36/150 = 6 - 36/150 = -30/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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