Subtract 6/50 from 4/12
412 - 650 is 1675.
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,
412 = 4 × 2512 × 25 = 100300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
650 = 6 × 650 × 6 = 36300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100300 - 36300 = 100 - 36300 = 64300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1675
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