Subtract 4/28 from 12/25
12/25 - 4/28 is 59/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
12/25 = 12 × 28/25 × 28 = 336/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/700 - 100/700 = 336 - 100/700 = 236/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/175
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