Subtract 21/60 from 2/25
2/25 - 21/60 is -27/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
21/60 = 21 × 5/60 × 5 = 105/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/300 - 105/300 = 24 - 105/300 = -81/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/100
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