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Subtract 24/25 from 45/12

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 24/25

45/12 - 24/25 is 279/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/300 - 288/300 = 1125 - 288/300 = 837/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/100
  6. In mixed form: 279/100

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