Subtract 28/25 from 4/12
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 3/25
4/12 - 28/25 is -59/75.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
28/25 = 28 × 12/25 × 12 = 336/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/300 - 336/300 = 100 - 336/300 = -236/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/75
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