Subtract 25/12 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 1/12
35/8 - 25/12 is 55/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
25/12 = 25 × 2/12 × 2 = 50/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/24 - 50/24 = 105 - 50/24 = 55/24 - In mixed form: 27/24
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