Subtract 12/9 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 3/9
30/25 - 12/9 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/225 - 300/225 = 270 - 300/225 = -30/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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