Subtract 25/20 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 5/20
10/12 - 25/20 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/60 - 75/60 = 50 - 75/60 = -25/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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