Subtract 25/28 from 2/12
2/12 - 25/28 is -61/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/84 - 75/84 = 14 - 75/84 = -61/84
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