Subtract 56/12 from 25/60
1st number: 25/60, 2nd number: 4 8/12
25/60 - 56/12 is -17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/60 - 280/60 = 25 - 280/60 = -255/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/4
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