Subtract 3/45 from 12/25
12/25 - 3/45 is 31/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/225 - 15/225 = 108 - 15/225 = 93/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/75
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