Subtract 12/42 from 2/25
2/25 - 12/42 is -36/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
2/25 = 2 × 42/25 × 42 = 84/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
12/42 = 12 × 25/42 × 25 = 300/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/1050 - 300/1050 = 84 - 300/1050 = -216/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/175
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