Subtract 70/25 from 3/12
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 2 20/25
3/12 - 70/25 is -51/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/300 - 840/300 = 75 - 840/300 = -765/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/20
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