Subtract 45/60 from 12/25
12/25 - 45/60 is -27/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/300 - 225/300 = 144 - 225/300 = -81/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/100
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