Subtract 12/6 from 25/90
1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 2 0/6
25/90 - 12/6 is -31/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/90 - 180/90 = 25 - 180/90 = -155/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/18
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