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Subtract 1/12 from 28/25

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 1/12

28/25 - 1/12 is 311/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    28/25 = 28 × 12/25 × 12 = 336/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/300 - 25/300 = 336 - 25/300 = 311/300
  5. In mixed form: 111/300

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