Subtract 5/12 from 50/25, Solve 2 0/25

Subtract 5/12 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 5/12

50/25 - 5/12 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 125/300 = 600 - 125/300 = 475/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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