Subtract 10/12 from 9/50
9/50 - 10/12 is -49/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/300 - 250/300 = 54 - 250/300 = -196/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/75
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