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Subtract 9/12 from 25/42

25/42 - 9/12 is -13/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    25/42 = 25 × 2/42 × 2 = 50/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/84 - 63/84 = 50 - 63/84 = -13/84

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