Subtract 9/28 from 12/25
12/25 - 9/28 is 111/700.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/700 - 225/700 = 336 - 225/700 = 111/700
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