Subtract 10/25 from 56/12, Solve 4 8/12

Subtract 10/25 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 10/25

56/12 - 10/25 is 64/15.

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,
56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/300 - 120/300 = 1400 - 120/300 = 1280/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15

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