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Subtract 12/25 from 60/16

1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 12/25

60/16 - 12/25 is 327/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    60/16 = 60 × 25/16 × 25 = 1500/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    12/25 = 12 × 16/25 × 16 = 192/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1500/400 - 192/400 = 1500 - 192/400 = 1308/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/100
  6. In mixed form: 327/100

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