Subtract 12/25 from 15/56
15/56 - 12/25 is -297/1400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
15/56 = 15 × 25/56 × 25 = 375/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
12/25 = 12 × 56/25 × 56 = 672/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/1400 - 672/1400 = 375 - 672/1400 = -297/1400
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