Subtract 9/25 from 6/12, Solve 6/12

Subtract 9/25 from 6/12

6/12 - 9/25 is 7/50.

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,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/300 - 108/300 = 150 - 108/300 = 42/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/50

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