Subtract 5/25 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 5/25
12/3 - 5/25 is 19/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
12/3 = 12 × 25/3 × 25 = 300/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
5/25 = 5 × 3/25 × 3 = 15/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/75 - 15/75 = 300 - 15/75 = 285/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
- In mixed form: 34/5
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