Subtract 7/12 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 7/12
50/25 - 7/12 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 175/300 = 600 - 175/300 = 425/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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