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Subtract 2/50 from 42/12

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2/50

42/12 - 2/50 is 173/50.

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,
    42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/300 - 12/300 = 1050 - 12/300 = 1038/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/50
  6. In mixed form: 323/50

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