Subtract 5/60 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5/60
25/10 - 5/60 is 29/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
25/10 = 25 × 6/10 × 6 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 5/60 = 150 - 5/60 = 145/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/12
- In mixed form: 25/12
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