Subtract 8/12 from 12/25
12/25 - 8/12 is -14/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 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 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/300 - 200/300 = 144 - 200/300 = -56/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/75
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