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Subtract 3/12 from 2/25

2/25 - 3/12 is -17/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/300 - 75/300 = 24 - 75/300 = -51/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/100

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