Subtract 40/25 from 25/60
1st number: 25/60, 2nd number: 1 15/25
25/60 - 40/25 is -71/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
25/60 = 25 × 5/60 × 5 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/300 - 480/300 = 125 - 480/300 = -355/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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