Subtract 15/12 from 20/25
1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 1 3/12
20/25 - 15/12 is -9/20.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 12/25 × 12 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/300 - 375/300 = 240 - 375/300 = -135/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/20
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