Subtract 25/60 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 25/60
56/12 - 25/60 is 17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 25/60 = 280 - 25/60 = 255/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/4
- In mixed form: 41/4
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