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Subtract 25/12 from 3/10

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 2 1/12

3/10 - 25/12 is -107/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/60 - 125/60 = 18 - 125/60 = -107/60

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