Subtract 1/25 from 5/12
5/12 - 1/25 is 113/300.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/300 - 12/300 = 125 - 12/300 = 113/300
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