Subtract 56/12 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 4 8/12
25/9 - 56/12 is -17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
56/12 = 56 × 3/12 × 3 = 168/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/36 - 168/36 = 100 - 168/36 = -68/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9
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