Subtract 1/12 from 5/50
5/50 - 1/12 is 1/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/300 - 25/300 = 30 - 25/300 = 5/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60
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