Subtract 2/25 from 12/60, Solve 12/60

Subtract 2/25 from 12/60

12/60 - 2/25 is 3/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/300 - 24/300 = 60 - 24/300 = 36/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/25

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