Subtract 28/75 from 25/12, Solve 2 1/12

Subtract 28/75 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 28/75

25/12 - 28/75 is 171/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
625/300 - 112/300 = 625 - 112/300 = 513/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/100
In mixed form: 171/100

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