Subtract 12/75 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 12/75
90/50 - 12/75 is 41/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/150 - 24/150 = 270 - 24/150 = 246/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/25
- In mixed form: 116/25
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