Subtract 60/25 from 6/12, Solve 6/12

Subtract 60/25 from 6/12

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

6/12 - 60/25 is -19/10.

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,
60/25 = 60 × 12/25 × 12 = 720/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 720/300 = 150 - 720/300 = -570/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/10

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