Subtract 1/50 from 90/12, Solve 7 6/12

Subtract 1/50 from 90/12

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 1/50

90/12 - 1/50 is 187/25.

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,
90/12 = 90 × 25/12 × 25 = 2250/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/300 - 6/300 = 2250 - 6/300 = 2244/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/25
In mixed form: 712/25

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