Subtract 1/50 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 1/50
50/12 - 1/50 is 311/75.
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,
50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/300 - 6/300 = 1250 - 6/300 = 1244/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/75
- In mixed form: 411/75
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