Subtract 12/4 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 3 0/4
6/50 - 12/4 is -72/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
6/50 = 6 × 2/50 × 2 = 12/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/100 - 300/100 = 12 - 300/100 = -288/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/25
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