Subtract 9/50 from 6/12
6/12 - 9/50 is 8/25.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 54/300 = 150 - 54/300 = 96/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/25
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