Subtract 12/8 from 25/45
1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 1 4/8
25/45 - 12/8 is -17/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
12/8 = 12 × 45/8 × 45 = 540/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/360 - 540/360 = 200 - 540/360 = -340/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18
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