Subtract 70/60 from 12/25
1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 1 10/60
12/25 - 70/60 is -103/150.
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,
70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/300 - 350/300 = 144 - 350/300 = -206/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/150
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