Subtract 8/25 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 8/25
20/12 - 8/25 is 101/75.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/300 - 96/300 = 500 - 96/300 = 404/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/75
- In mixed form: 126/75
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