Subtract 40/60 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 40/60
25/2 - 40/60 is 71/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
25/2 = 25 × 30/2 × 30 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/60 - 40/60 = 750 - 40/60 = 710/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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