Subtract 10/90 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 10/90
25/12 - 10/90 is 71/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/180 - 20/180 = 375 - 20/180 = 355/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/36
- In mixed form: 135/36
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