Subtract 42/25 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 17/25
2/12 - 42/25 is -227/150.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/300 - 504/300 = 50 - 504/300 = -454/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/150
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