Subtract 12/75 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 12/75
50/2 - 12/75 is 621/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
50/2 = 50 × 75/2 × 75 = 3750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/150 - 24/150 = 3750 - 24/150 = 3726/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 621/25
- In mixed form: 2421/25
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