Subtract 5/25 from 4/12
4/12 - 5/25 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,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/300 - 60/300 = 100 - 60/300 = 40/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15
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