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Subtract 18/25 from 60/12

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 18/25

60/12 - 18/25 is 107/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1500/300 - 216/300 = 1500 - 216/300 = 1284/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/25
  6. In mixed form: 47/25

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