Subtract 7/12 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 7/12
25/10 - 7/12 is 23/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/60 - 35/60 = 150 - 35/60 = 115/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/12
- In mixed form: 111/12
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