Subtract 63/50 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 13/50
32/12 - 63/50 is 211/150.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
63/50 = 63 × 6/50 × 6 = 378/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/300 - 378/300 = 800 - 378/300 = 422/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/150
- In mixed form: 161/150
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