Subtract 12/24 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 12/24
25/15 - 12/24 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 60/120 = 200 - 60/120 = 140/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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