Subtract 4/12 from 40/25
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 4/12
40/25 - 4/12 is 19/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/300 - 100/300 = 480 - 100/300 = 380/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
- In mixed form: 14/15
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