Subtract 12/25 from 4/60
4/60 - 12/25 is -31/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/300 - 144/300 = 20 - 144/300 = -124/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/75
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