Subtract 20/12 from 16/25
1st number: 16/25, 2nd number: 1 8/12
16/25 - 20/12 is -77/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/300 - 500/300 = 192 - 500/300 = -308/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/75
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