Subtract 6/12 from 6/50
6/50 - 6/12 is -19/50.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/300 - 150/300 = 36 - 150/300 = -114/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/50
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