Subtract 50/25 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 2 0/25
30/12 - 50/25 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 600/300 = 750 - 600/300 = 150/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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