Subtract 30/25 from 5/12
1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 5/25
5/12 - 30/25 is -47/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
30/25 = 30 × 12/25 × 12 = 360/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/300 - 360/300 = 125 - 360/300 = -235/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/60
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