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Subtract 3/12 from 6/50

6/50 - 3/12 is -13/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/300 - 75/300 = 36 - 75/300 = -39/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/100

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