Subtract 25/12 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 2 1/12
21/20 - 25/12 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/60 - 125/60 = 63 - 125/60 = -62/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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