Subtract 42/25 from 10/12, Solve 10/12

Subtract 42/25 from 10/12

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

10/12 - 42/25 is -127/150.

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,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/300 - 504/300 = 250 - 504/300 = -254/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/150

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