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Subtract 3/50 from 4/12

4/12 - 3/50 is 41/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/300 - 18/300 = 100 - 18/300 = 82/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/150

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