Subtract 12/50 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 12/50
45/12 - 12/50 is 351/100.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/300 - 72/300 = 1125 - 72/300 = 1053/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/100
- In mixed form: 351/100
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