Subtract 12/6 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 2 0/6
40/25 - 12/6 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/150 - 300/150 = 240 - 300/150 = -60/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/25-12/6 40/25-24/6 40/50-12/6 40/25-36/6 40/75-12/6 40/25-12/18 40/25-60/6 40/25-12/30 40/25-84/6 40/25-12/42