Subtract 27/25 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 2/25
12/4 - 27/25 is 48/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
27/25 = 27 × 4/25 × 4 = 108/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/100 - 108/100 = 300 - 108/100 = 192/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/25
- In mixed form: 123/25
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