Subtract 12/72 from 1/25
1/25 - 12/72 is -19/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
1/25 = 1 × 72/25 × 72 = 72/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/1800 - 300/1800 = 72 - 300/1800 = -228/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/150
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