Subtract 6/40 from 12/25
12/25 - 6/40 is 33/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/200 - 30/200 = 96 - 30/200 = 66/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/100
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