Subtract 12/16 from 50/75
50/75 - 12/16 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
12/16 = 12 × 75/16 × 75 = 900/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/1200 - 900/1200 = 800 - 900/1200 = -100/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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