Subtract 6/9 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 6/9
25/12 - 6/9 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
25/12 = 25 × 3/12 × 3 = 75/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/36 - 24/36 = 75 - 24/36 = 51/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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