Subtract 10/20 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 10/20
25/12 - 10/20 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/60 - 30/60 = 125 - 30/60 = 95/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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