Subtract 10/60 from 4/25, Solve 4/25

Subtract 10/60 from 4/25

4/25 - 10/60 is -1/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/300 - 50/300 = 48 - 50/300 = -2/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/150

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