Subtract 18/6 from 50/4, Solve 12 2/4

Subtract 18/6 from 50/4

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 3 0/6

50/4 - 18/6 is 19/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
50/4 = 50 × 3/4 × 3 = 150/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
18/6 = 18 × 2/6 × 2 = 36/12
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/12 - 36/12 = 150 - 36/12 = 114/12
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2

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