Subtract 12/25 from 25/84
25/84 - 12/25 is -383/2100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
25/84 = 25 × 25/84 × 25 = 625/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
12/25 = 12 × 84/25 × 84 = 1008/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/2100 - 1008/2100 = 625 - 1008/2100 = -383/2100
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