Subtract 12/50 from 84/96
84/96 - 12/50 is 127/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
12/50 = 12 × 48/50 × 48 = 576/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/2400 - 576/2400 = 2100 - 576/2400 = 1524/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/200
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