Subtract 54/50 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 4/50
6/12 - 54/50 is -29/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
54/50 = 54 × 6/50 × 6 = 324/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 324/300 = 150 - 324/300 = -174/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/50
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