Subtract 50/80 from 5/12
5/12 - 50/80 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
5/12 = 5 × 20/12 × 20 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/240 - 150/240 = 100 - 150/240 = -50/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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