Subtract 80/12 from 20/25
1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 6 8/12
20/25 - 80/12 is -88/15.
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,
80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/300 - 2000/300 = 240 - 2000/300 = -1760/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/15
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