Subtract 12/81 from 4/50
4/50 - 12/81 is -46/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
4/50 = 4 × 81/50 × 81 = 324/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
12/81 = 12 × 50/81 × 50 = 600/4050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/4050 - 600/4050 = 324 - 600/4050 = -276/4050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/675
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