Subtract 10/50 from 9/12, Solve 9/12

Subtract 10/50 from 9/12

9/12 - 10/50 is 11/20.

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,
9/12 = 9 × 25/12 × 25 = 225/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/300 - 60/300 = 225 - 60/300 = 165/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20

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