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Subtract 6/75 from 50/4

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 6/75

50/4 - 6/75 is 621/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3750/300 - 24/300 = 3750 - 24/300 = 3726/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 621/50
  6. In mixed form: 1221/50

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