Subtract 7/50 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 7/50
50/12 - 7/50 is 302/75.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/300 - 42/300 = 1250 - 42/300 = 1208/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 302/75
- In mixed form: 42/75
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