Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 2/15 from 25/12

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 2/15

25/12 - 2/15 is 39/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/60 - 8/60 = 125 - 8/60 = 117/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/20
  6. In mixed form: 119/20

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com