Subtract 1/25 from 6/12
6/12 - 1/25 is 23/50.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 12/300 = 150 - 12/300 = 138/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/50
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