Subtract 60/12 from 5/25
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 5 0/12
5/25 - 60/12 is -24/5.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/300 - 1500/300 = 60 - 1500/300 = -1440/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/5
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