Subtract 12/75 from 25/10, Solve 2 5/10

Subtract 12/75 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 12/75

25/10 - 12/75 is 117/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 24/150 = 375 - 24/150 = 351/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/50
In mixed form: 217/50

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