Subtract 1/50 from 56/12, Solve 4 8/12

Subtract 1/50 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 1/50

56/12 - 1/50 is 697/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/300 - 6/300 = 1400 - 6/300 = 1394/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 697/150
In mixed form: 497/150

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