Subtract 24/12 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 2 0/12
6/50 - 24/12 is -47/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/300 - 600/300 = 36 - 600/300 = -564/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/25
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