Subtract 25/4 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 6 1/4
12/6 - 25/4 is -17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
12/6 = 12 × 2/6 × 2 = 24/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
25/4 = 25 × 3/4 × 3 = 75/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/12 - 75/12 = 24 - 75/12 = -51/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/4
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