Subtract 14/25 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 14/25
12/2 - 14/25 is 136/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
12/2 = 12 × 25/2 × 25 = 300/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
14/25 = 14 × 2/25 × 2 = 28/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/50 - 28/50 = 300 - 28/50 = 272/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/25
- In mixed form: 511/25
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