Subtract 10/25 from 1/12
1/12 - 10/25 is -19/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/300 - 120/300 = 25 - 120/300 = -95/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/60
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