Subtract 40/50 from 8/12
8/12 - 40/50 is -2/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
40/50 = 40 × 6/50 × 6 = 240/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/300 - 240/300 = 200 - 240/300 = -40/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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