Subtract 75/14 from 50/12
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 5 5/14
50/12 - 75/14 is -25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
75/14 = 75 × 6/14 × 6 = 450/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/84 - 450/84 = 350 - 450/84 = -100/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/21
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