Subtract 2/25 from 12/90
12/90 - 2/25 is 4/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
12/90 = 12 × 5/90 × 5 = 60/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/450 - 36/450 = 60 - 36/450 = 24/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/75
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