Subtract 16/25 from 12/15
12/15 - 16/25 is 4/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
12/15 = 12 × 5/15 × 5 = 60/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
16/25 = 16 × 3/25 × 3 = 48/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/75 - 48/75 = 60 - 48/75 = 12/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/25
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