Subtract 12/50 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 12/50
50/25 - 12/50 is 44/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
50/25 = 50 × 2/25 × 2 = 100/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
12/50 = 12 × 1/50 × 1 = 12/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/50 - 12/50 = 100 - 12/50 = 88/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/25
- In mixed form: 119/25
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