Subtract 42/25 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 17/25
12/6 - 42/25 is 8/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 252/150 = 300 - 252/150 = 48/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/25
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