Subtract 72/50 from 7/12
1st number: 7/12, 2nd number: 1 22/50
7/12 - 72/50 is -257/300.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
72/50 = 72 × 6/50 × 6 = 432/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/300 - 432/300 = 175 - 432/300 = -257/300
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