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Subtract 15/25 from 10/12

10/12 - 15/25 is 7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/300 - 180/300 = 250 - 180/300 = 70/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30

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