Subtract 20/50 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 20/50
25/12 - 20/50 is 101/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
20/50 = 20 × 6/50 × 6 = 120/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/300 - 120/300 = 625 - 120/300 = 505/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/60
- In mixed form: 141/60
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