Subtract 50/40 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 1 10/40
25/12 - 50/40 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
25/12 = 25 × 10/12 × 10 = 250/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/120 - 150/120 = 250 - 150/120 = 100/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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