Subtract 10/12 from 50/2, Solve 25 0/2

Subtract 10/12 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/12

50/2 - 10/12 is 145/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
50/2 = 50 × 6/2 × 6 = 300/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/12 - 10/12 = 300 - 10/12 = 290/12
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/6
In mixed form: 241/6

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