Subtract 25/7 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 3 4/7
12/4 - 25/7 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
12/4 = 12 × 7/4 × 7 = 84/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
25/7 = 25 × 4/7 × 4 = 100/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/28 - 100/28 = 84 - 100/28 = -16/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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