Subtract 25/40 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 25/40
28/12 - 25/40 is 41/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
28/12 = 28 × 10/12 × 10 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 75/120 = 280 - 75/120 = 205/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/24
- In mixed form: 117/24
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