Subtract 12/30 from 15/25
15/25 - 12/30 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/150 - 60/150 = 90 - 60/150 = 30/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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