Subtract 25/6 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 4 1/6
5/12 - 25/6 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
25/6 = 25 × 2/6 × 2 = 50/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/12 - 50/12 = 5 - 50/12 = -45/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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