Subtract 12/16 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 12/16
35/25 - 12/16 is 13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
35/25 = 35 × 16/25 × 16 = 560/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/400 - 300/400 = 560 - 300/400 = 260/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/20
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