Subtract 12/72 from 25/84
25/84 - 12/72 is 11/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
25/84 = 25 × 6/84 × 6 = 150/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/504 - 84/504 = 150 - 84/504 = 66/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/84
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