Subtract 27/50 from 4/12, Solve 4/12

Subtract 27/50 from 4/12

4/12 - 27/50 is -31/150.

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,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/300 - 162/300 = 100 - 162/300 = -62/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/150

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