Subtract 25/7 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 3 4/7
10/12 - 25/7 is -115/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
25/7 = 25 × 12/7 × 12 = 300/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/84 - 300/84 = 70 - 300/84 = -230/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/42
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