Subtract 9/50 from 7/12
712 - 950 is 121300.
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,
712 = 7 × 2512 × 25 = 175300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
950 = 9 × 650 × 6 = 54300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175300 - 54300 = 175 - 54300 = 121300
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