Subtract 12/75 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 12/75
50/10 - 12/75 is 121/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
50/10 = 50 × 15/10 × 15 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 24/150 = 750 - 24/150 = 726/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/25
- In mixed form: 421/25
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