Subtract 10/12 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 10/12
40/25 - 10/12 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/300 - 250/300 = 480 - 250/300 = 230/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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