Subtract 9/50 from 84/12, Solve 7 0/12

Subtract 9/50 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 9/50

84/12 - 9/50 is 341/50.

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,
84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/300 - 54/300 = 2100 - 54/300 = 2046/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/50
In mixed form: 641/50

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