Subtract 70/25 from 32/12
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2 20/25
32/12 - 70/25 is -2/15.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/300 - 840/300 = 800 - 840/300 = -40/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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