Subtract 20/25 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 20/25
14/12 - 20/25 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/300 - 240/300 = 350 - 240/300 = 110/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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