Subtract 25/60 from 12/18
12/18 - 25/60 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 75/180 = 120 - 75/180 = 45/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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