Subtract 75/12 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 6 3/12
50/6 - 75/12 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
50/6 = 50 × 2/6 × 2 = 100/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
75/12 = 75 × 1/12 × 1 = 75/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/12 - 75/12 = 100 - 75/12 = 25/12 - In mixed form: 21/12
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